MULTI-LEVEL OILING DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR A FUSER SYSTEM

摘要

A multi-level oiling device (14) and process for a fuser system (12) of an imaging apparatus (10) in which the rate at which oil is applied by the web (52) to the fuser roll (42) is controlled with respect to the need for oil. The rate of oil application can be controlled depending on the release characteristics of the media being printed and on the desired glossiness of the printed image. User entered and/or machine sensed data may be used in determining the need for oil application.