Patent ID: 6498911
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A fixing device for allowing a sheet-like recording medium on which a developer image is transferred to pass through a conveyance path and fixing the developer image on the recording medium, said fixing device comprising:a first roller and a second roller arranged opposite to one another to sandwich and mutually pressurize the conveyance path, said first roller arranged on the surface side of the recording medium conveyed in the conveyance path; an endless belt put round a part of said first roller, for running while an outer surface thereof is in contact with the surface of the recording medium conveyed in the conveyance path, said belt being longer than an outer periphery of said first roller; and a heater for heating said belt; wherein said heater heats a part of said belt where said belt is not put round said first roller; and wherein said heater heats said belt from the outer surface side thereof.