Apparatus and method for fixing an image

Details Apparatus and method for fixing an image Apparatus and method for fixing an image

2005-05-13

2009-11-17

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Control of electrophotography process

Control of fixing

C399S069000, C399S070000

Reexamination Certificate

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07620336

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus including and a method using a fixing device including a fixing member, a pressure member, a heater, and a pressure controller. The fixing member and the pressure member face with each other to form a nip. The heater heats a surface of the fixing member when the fixing member rotates. The pressure controller is configured to change a pressure generated at the nip, according to an operation of the fixing device.

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