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Method for evaluating fixing member and fixing belt and thermal fixing roller

US7024923B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2003
Grant dateApr 11, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2203/0082
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a method for evaluating a fixing member to fix a toner having a surface layer, a hardness test is carried out by applying a pressure deformation from the surface side of the fixing member, and when a deformation of the surface layer by the pressure deformation is within an elastic range, the fixing member is regarded as a standard product.

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