(5)Fusing

The toner transferred on paper passes between the heat roller and the pressure roller in the fuser unit, being fused by heat and pressure. The thermistor detects surface temperature of the heat roller and turns ON/OFF the halogen heater lamp. The temperature is kept constant.

Fuser unit

Heat roller

Halogen heater

Pressure roller

Fig. 2-28

Memo :

Control of fusing temperature

The fuser unit adjusts such temperature according to types and sizes of paper so as to keep excellent image quality.

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