Image forming apparatus

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2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Chen, Sophia S. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Control of electrophotography process

Control of fixing

C219S216000, C399S033000, C399S081000, C399S082000, C399S088000, C399S320000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07058330

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus of the present invention includes a fixing device for fixing a toner image formed on a recording medium. A heat source is applied with power for generating heat to thereby heating the heating device. A drive circuit includes a storage capable of being selectively charged or discharged and a charger for charging the storage by being supplied with power from a commercial power supply. A discharging device discharges the storage in a non-use mode in which the apparatus is not used.

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