摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a fixing device, which fixes a toner image to paper, from causing a temperature rise at each its end when small size paper is passed through and fixed in the fixing device and to improve productivity. SOLUTION: The fixing device opens a shutter corresponding to only the part through which paper is not passed. Using a fan, the fixing device sends a current of air to the part. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
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