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Fuser assembly including first and second fusers

US6671487B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2002
Grant dateDec 30, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1696
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fuser assembly and associated method for an electrophotographic machine. The fuser assembly is preferably detachable and intended for use as a second or external fuser assembly. The fuser assembly contemplated may be used as a backup or a complimentary fuser assembly. An electrophotographic machine may include or be adapted to include a detachable or complimentary fuser assembly. Also, a method of electrophotographic printing or copying using a second or external fuser assembly.

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