摘要 |
The fixing device according to the embodiment includes a fixing member which is heated at predetermined temperature for a fixing, a press member which is configured to move relative to the fixing member and to contact with the fixing member so as to transport an image bearing medium by cooperating with the fixing member during a fixing, driving member which moves the fixing member and press member in a plurality of speeds including predetermined speed for during the fixing, pressure change member which is configured to change a pressure between the fixing member and the press member, and control member which controls the driving member and the pressure change member, when the fixing member and the press member are idle for fixing, to reduce the pressure and the speed of the fixing member and the press member compared with during the fixing.
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