Patent ID: 8811868
Filing Date: 2014-08-19
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A fusing unit which is mounted in an image forming apparatus and fuses an image transferred to a print medium, the fusing unit comprising: a fusing frame which is grounded to the image forming apparatus when mounted in the image forming apparatus; a heating member which transfers heat from a heat source provided therein to a print medium passing a predetermined fusing nip; a supporting member, located in the heating member, which rotatably supports the heating member; a pressure roller which is installed to be grounded to the fusing frame, forms the fusing nip between the pressure roller and the heating member, presses the print medium passing the fusing nip and comprises a conductive material; and a discharging member which is installed to be grounded to the fusing frame, and comprises an end part which contacts the print medium passing the fusing nip, and discharges static electricity from the print medium, wherein a surface resistance of the pressure roller ranges from about 105Ω to 107Ω.