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Image forming apparatus and fixing device used therein

US7266314B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2005
Grant dateSep 4, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/2035
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A jumper cable is provided in a connector connected to an output signal of a temperature detection device and a detection signal line of fixing device specification means, and electric power supply to the temperature detection device is connected though the jumper cable. Therefore, when an electric connector connecting a main body of an image forming apparatus and a fixing device is disconnected, the overheating of the fixing device is avoided.

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