Patent ID: 6445901
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A printing machine in which a print medium receives an electrostatic image comprising:an electrostatic applicator for applying an image to a print medium; a fuser roll mounted for rotation in the printing machine for applying heat to the print medium to bond said electrostatic image to the print medium; apparatus to apply a release agent to the fuser roll further comprising: a web material impregnated with said release agent wound in a roll on a supply reel, said supply reel being mounted for rotation adjacent to said fuser roll; a drive mechanism for rotating said supply reel to dispense said web material towards said fuser roll; a take-up reel positioned to receive the web material after it is extended across said fuser roll for engagement therewith; and an application roller mounted for rotation between said supply reel and said take-up reel adjacent to said fuser roll, said application roller forming a nip with said fuser roll through which the web material extends, said nip providing a release agent applying engagement of said web material with said fuser roll.