Apparatus and method of heating image on recordable material

摘要

An image heating apparatus includes a pressure roller, a belting film to circulate while partially connecting with the pressure roller, a support member to be provided in the belting film and comprises a guide to guide the circulating of the belting film, a nip spring to comprise a nip portion to form a nip between the belting film and the pressure roller, and a support portion to support the nip portion against the support member, and a heater to be provided adjacent to the nip spring and transfer heat to the image through the belting film.