Patent ID: 7167660
Filing Date: 2007-01-23
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A method for fusing toner on media in an electrophotographic printing apparatus having a fuser with a heated roll including a heater, and a backing apparatus between which individual pieces of media pass in a fusing operation performed at a temperature within a temperature range between a maximum temperature and a minimum temperature, the temperature range including a first maximum target temperature, said method comprising steps of: heating the heated roll to a preheated temperature within the temperature range, the preheated temperature being in excess of the first maximum target temperature; interrupting power to said heater to interrupt said heating prior to commencement of a fusing operation; commencing the fusing operation by passing media between the heated roll and the backing structure; and initiating reheating of the heated roll during the fusing operation only upon a temperature of the heated roll dropping below the first maximum target temperature.