An image forming device and a method of processing photosensitive media having microencapsulated imaging material

摘要

An image forming device includes an imaging member (25) for forming a latent image on a photosensitive medium and a pressure assembly (27, 27a, 27b., 27c) for applying pressure to the photosensitive medium and develop images on the medium. The photosensitive medium comprises a plurality of microcapules which encapsulate imaging material such as coloring material. In a feature of the invention, a controller (30) is responsive to sensed ambient conditions to control the amount of pressure applied to the medium and thereby control the amount of crushing force applied to the microcapsules. In a further feature, a flexible pressure strip (300) is provided between a crushing roller of the pressure assembly and the media to prevent a marking of the media. <IMAGE>