Fusing Unit and Image Forming Apparatus using the Same

摘要

A fusing unit is formed along a printing path in an image forming apparatus and fuses an image (T) transferred to a printing medium (M). The fusing unit includes: a heat source (10); a nip plate (20) which is heated by the heat source (10), and comprises a nip part (21) to heat and press the printing medium; and a reflection member (30) to reflect heat generated by the heat source (10) toward the nip part (21). A belt member (40) is rotatably provided about the heat source (10), the nip plate (20) and the reflection member (30), and guides the movement of the printing medium. A driving roller (50) faces the nip part (21) and rotatably drives the belt member (40). The nip plate (20) and the driving roller (50) form a fusing nip, which quickly heats and provides for quick fusing of a toner image to a printing medium.