Methods and apparatus for increasing image gloss

摘要

Apparatus and methods include various means of increasing the finish gloss of a printed image that is formed on a sheet of media by a deposition device. Apparatus in accordance with the present invention include a fusing circuit that enables the image to be repeatedly exposed to the heat of a fusing device while passing the media through the deposition device only once. Apparatus in accordance with the present invention can also include a fusing device that has a single hot roller and a plurality of pressure rollers that enable the image to be passed between the hot roller and each of the respective pressure rollers in succession. A method in accordance with the present invention includes repeatedly exposing the image to a fusing device.