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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To previously prevent a fire accident of a fixing belt to secure safety in a fixing device using the fixing belt or an image forming apparatus provided with the fixing device. SOLUTION: The fixing device 100 for fixing an image on a sheet (recording medium) 22 passing the fixing nip is provided with an induction heating source 66, the fixing belt 30 for induction-heating by the induction heating source, and a pressure roller (opposite member) 70 for forming a fixing nip with the fixing belt. The fixing device comprises a temperature detection member 43 arranged oppositely to the induction heating source 66 by sandwiching the fixing belt 30 to be in contact with the fixing belt, and a control means 67 for controlling the induction heating source on the basis of the detected temperature of the temperature detection member. The temperature detection member 43 is provided to be supported with a belt guide member 40. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
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