Heater assembly in a fuser with a raised resilient pad in an electrophotographic imaging device

摘要

An electrophotographic imaging device includes a print media transport assembly and a fuser positioned in association with the print media transport assembly. The fuser includes a heater assembly having a housing carrying a heater and a resilient pad. The resilient pad extends from the housing. A flexible belt is positioned around the heater assembly and adjacent to the resilient pad. A backup member is positioned in opposition to the heater assembly.