Spring loaded oil distributing preheated donor roll.

摘要

A contact fixer (71) for a copier/printer has release agent management (RAM) system (90) including a metering roll (110) supported for contact with release agent material (106) contained in a sump (108). A donor roll (112) is provided for applying release agent, deposited thereon by the metering roll, to the fuser roll (74) of the contact fuser. Prior to fusing taking place, the donor roll is supported in pressure engagement with the fuser roll and out of contact with the metering roll. During fusing the donor roll is cammed into engagement with the metering roll.