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FAX-L1000 Chapter 3: Technical Reference
2.5.5 Fixing section
As the toner image transferred onto the paper in the transfer block is only adhered by
electrostatic attraction, even a light touch will smear the image.
In the fixing block, the toner image is fixed by applying heat and pressure to the paper and the
toner. This fuses the toner particles onto the paper to create permanent image.
Figure 3-28 Fixing section
This printer utilizes an on-demand method which uses fixing film with small heat capacity.
This method has fast temperature rising time and it is not necessary to supply power to the
fixing heater during the standby mode. Wait time is shortened and energy conservation is
made possible by this method.
Fixing film is cylindrical film of polyimide. Its surface is coated with fluorine to prevent
offset.
Fixing film
Fixing heater
Paper
Toner
Pressure roller