摘要 |
A fixing device which may include a nip plate which has roll marks formed on at least a first surface of the nip plate, a flexible cylindrical member having an inner peripheral surface that is configured to slide on the nip plate and a pressure member that is configured to rotate while the pressure member and the nip plate pinch the flexible cylindrical member, so that the pressure member and the cylindrical member convey a recording sheet. Further, a lubricant may be provided between the nip plate and the flexible cylindrical member. Also, the nip plate may be arranged so that the roll marks extend along a conveying direction of the recording sheet. |