APPARATUS FOR FIXING IMAGES CONSISTING OF POWDER TONER ON A RECORDING CARRIER WITH THE AID OF SOLVENT VAPOR

摘要

A solvent vapor toner image fixing device for use with electrostatic devices is disclosed. The fixing device includes a fixing station having a well-shaped receptacle through which the paper web or the like is guided in a loop shaped manner. At the bottom of the receptacle a solvent vapor producing zone is provided through which the paper is passed. After leaving the solvent vapor fixing zone, the paper is guided out of the receptacle around a deflection cylinder. The solvent vapor zone is limited by cooling coils positioned above the fixing zone. The deflection mechanism for looping the paper through the receptacle is removable from the receptacle to allow ease of installation of the paper.