Fixing device and image forming apparatus using the same

Details Fixing device and image forming apparatus using the same Fixing device and image forming apparatus using the same

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Electrophotography

Control of electrophotography process

Control of fixing

Reexamination Certificate

active

07899350

ABSTRACT:
A fixing device including a fixing member to melt a toner so as to fix a toner image onto a recording medium, a temperature sensor to detect a temperature of the fixing member, and a heater to heat the fixing member based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. A driving speed of the fixing member is reduced after printing is completed, and subsequently the fixing member stops driving. The fixing member is controlled to have a desired temperature (Ts) after the fixing member stops driving that is lower than a desired temperature (Tp) during printing.

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