| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fixing device that can eliminate an adverse effect on the device due to damage to a heating element, secure safety of an operator who replaces the heating element, and reduce a running cost of the device.SOLUTION: There is provided a fixing device including: a belt-like fixing member that rotates in contact with an unfixed image; a pressing member that forms a fixing nip part with the belt-like fixing member; a heater member that heats the belt-like fixing member; and holding means for holding the heater member, where the heater member comprises a long base material that extends in a direction orthogonal to a recording medium conveyance direction and a heating element that is formed on the fixing nip part side with respect to the base material, and includes a heat transfer member that transfers a heat from the heater member to the belt-like fixing member; the heater member is surrounded by the holding means and heat transfer member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2 |
