Apparatus and process for fuser control

Details Apparatus and process for fuser control Apparatus and process for fuser control

2007-05-15

2007-05-15

Lee, Susan (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Control of electrophotography process

Control of fixing

C399S045000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11087779

ABSTRACT:
The invention is in the field of fusing and fusing apparatus for print media, particularly for fusing toner to print media and other variations. According to various aspects of the invention, an improved temperature control is provided for a fusing apparatus wherein control is prioritized. According to various further aspects of the invention, a device having a fuser controller is provided operative to control a fusing control parameter based at least in part upon a print media thickness. Numerous other variations and aspects are included within the scope of the invention.

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