Image forming apparatus, fixing unit having a selectively...

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2005-11-30

2008-11-18

Royer, William J (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Control of electrophotography process

Control of fixing

C399S070000, C399S088000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07454151

ABSTRACT:
A fixing unit for use in an image forming apparatus includes a fixing member, a heating source, and a controller. The fixing member is supported rotatably. The heating source heats the fixing member. The controller controls power supply to the heating source. The controller controls a first average power supply, supplied to the heating source before rotating the fixing member, to be larger than a second average power supply, supplied to the heating source after rotating the fixing member.

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