Patent ID: 8014714
Filing Date: 2011-09-06
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A fuser for heating media, comprising: a fuser roll including an outer portion having a first outer surface, the outer portion being comprised of graphite or a graphite-containing material, wherein the material has an electrical resistivity of about 500 μΩ·cm to at least about 3,500 μΩ·cm, and a thermal conductivity of about 1 BTU/hr-ft-° F. to about 10 BTU/hr-ft-° F.; a voltage source connected to the outer portion and adapted to supply voltage to the outer portion to heat the first outer surface; a pressure roll having a second outer surface; and a nip between the first and second outer surfaces; wherein the first and second outer surfaces are adapted to contact a medium at the nip.