System and method for fusing toner
US6559878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/2007
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method are provided for fusing toner to a print medium. According to one embodiment, the apparatus includes a laser source optically coupled to a predefined position in a print medium pathway. A laser beam generated by the laser source is directed to fall upon the print medium shuttled along the print medium pathway. Finally, a laser controller is coupled to the laser source to control the laser beam to generate a predefined fusing exposure of the laser beam on the print medium.
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