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Image formation apparatus and heat roller adjustment support method

US7613410B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2007
Grant dateNov 3, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/20
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image formation apparatus is provided for supporting adjustment of the distance between a heat roller and a heating unit for heating the heat roller, thereby supporting adjustment of supplied power to the heating unit. The image formation apparatus includes a heat roller for clamping paper with a toner image formed thereon with a pressurization roller; a heating unit being placed facing the heat roller for heating the heat roller; a power supply unit for supplying power to the heating unit; an acquisition unit for acquiring a power value based on the power supplied from the power supply unit; a comparison unit for making a comparison between the power value acquired by the acquisition unit and a predetermined power value; and a display unit for displaying information concerning adjustment of a distance from the heat roller to the heating unit based on the comparison result of the comparison unit.

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