Methods, apparatus, and systems for fuser assembly power control
US8478153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/2039
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fuser assembly stepped power control system includes a controller that outputs control signals to independently control individual lamps in the fuser assembly. Multiple lamps are turned on with a delay between actuation of each lamp to reduce in-rush current. Control signals are output by the controller as a function of temperature error.
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