Electrophotography – Control of electrophotography process – Responsive to copy media characteristic
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Smith, R. Alexander (Department: 2859)
Electrophotography
Control of electrophotography process
Responsive to copy media characteristic
C399S069000, C399S334000, C492S046000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07031626
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the use of roller fusing in printing. In particular, the invention relates to the use of heated rollers. According to one aspect of the invention, a fixing process and system for use with a printing apparatus is provided wherein a flow of heat exchange medium through a first heating zone within a fixing roller and a second heating zone within the fixing roller is controlled, and marking material is fixed to a receiver with the fixing roller. According to another aspect of the invention, a fixing process and system for use with a printing apparatus is provided wherein marking material is fixed to a receiver with a fixing roller and wherein a heat exchange medium is flowed through a first heating zone within the fixing roller, the first heating zone being biased toward the receiver.
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Stelter Eric C.
Thompson John R.
Eastman Kodak Company
Smith R. Alexander
Suchy Donna P.
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