Fusing and fixing unit of image forming apparatus having...

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2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Royer, William J. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

C219S216000, C399S330000, C399S333000, C399S336000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06862423

ABSTRACT:
A fusing and fixing unit used with an image forming apparatus including a fusing roller and an infrared heat source. The fusing roller has a main member that has hollow portions therein and is made of an opaque material and an infrared absorbent layer that is formed on the inner surface of the main member. The infrared heat source is installed inside the fusing roller and generates radiant heat having an infrared wavelength.

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