摘要 |
<p>Vapor fusing apparatus comprising a substantially enclosed chamber having ingress and egress openings associated therewith. A solvent soluble powder image, formed on a support member, is delivered to the chamber through the ingress opening, the image being fused to the support member by solvent vapor generated in the chamber. The support member, after the image is fused thereto, exits from the chamber through the egress opening. The ingress and egress openings of the chamber are located above the level of maximum concentration of the solvent vapor generated in the chamber to minimize vapor loss to the atmosphere. The support member is under continuous and positive control during the fusing operation.</p> |