System for applying release fluid on a fuser roll of a printer
US6377774B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/2093
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An oil web system for an imaging apparatus fuser is disclosed, together with its associated method of operation. The oil web system includes an oil web, an applicator roll in contact with a fuser roll, and a transfer station for transferring release oil from the web to the applicator roll. The oil web is advanced along a web path from a supply spool to a take-up spool. The applicator roll rotates against the fuser roll and receives oil from the oil web, and transfers the oil to the fuser roll. The applicator roll may be in direct contact with the web, and receive the oil directly from the web; or a transfer roll may be operated to receive the oil from the web and transfer the oil to the applicator roll.
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