Temperature control method for distributing power to a plurality of heating elements

摘要

A temperature control method is provided which is capable of carrying out a more efficient temperature control through an impartial starting of a plurality of temperature control objects such as the respective heating elements in the liquid tank portion and the drying portion of a developing device for photosensitive material. According to the method of the present invention, a required actuating time is allocated for each of the heating elements within one cycle of a predetermined length of time. As a result, it is possible to supply the required energy for each of the heating elements in a well-balanced manner.