Image forming apparatus

Details Image forming apparatus Image forming apparatus

2006-09-26

2006-09-26

Grimley, Arthur T. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Control of electrophotography process

Control of fixing

C399S067000, C399S068000, C399S069000, C399S168000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07113719

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus operable to perform functions. The functions include a function involving a printing operation. The apparatus includes an activator for activating a function. A determiner determines whether the activated function is the function involving the printing operation. The apparatus includes an image forming unit for forming an image on a print medium. A fuser can fuse the image on the print medium with heat. A controller controls the fuser to start heating if the activated function involves the printing operation.

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