Patent ID: 6496666
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A fixing device comprising:an endless fixing belt configured to convey a sheet-like medium on which a toner image is to be fixed; heating and fixing rollers having said fixing belt wound thereon; a pressing roller disposed opposite to said fixing roller having said fixing belt wound thereon to form a nip portion between the fixing belt and pressing roller; first, second, and third heaters provided respectively in said heating, pressing and fixing rollers; first, second, and third voltage applying devices configured to apply voltages to said first, second, and third heaters respectively, wherein said nip portion is configured to perform fixing by pressure contact between said fixing and pressing rollers via said fixing belt, and wherein said heating roller is maintained at 145Â° C. or higher such that a glossiness of the toner image is at least 10%.