Patent ID: 8610315
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: an image forming unit configured to form a toner image on a sheet; a fixing unit configured to fix the toner image formed on the sheet; first and second lines configured to serve as a pair of supply lines for supplying power from an AC power supply to said fixing unit; a fuse provided on the first line and configured to be blown when a current of more than a predetermined value passes through the fuse; a first switch provided on the second line and configured to open the second line or render the second line conductive; a temperature detection unit configured to, if a temperature of the fixing unit exceeds a predetermined temperature, cause said first switch to open the second line; and an open control unit configured to cause said first switch to open the second line in accordance with blowout of said fuse independently of an operation of said temperature detection unit.