Patent ID: 6934500
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A release agent fluid management system for a fuser apparatus of an image reproduction apparatus operating according to predetermined operating parameters, said fuser apparatus having a heated surface that travels in a first direction and contacts a toner image on a substrate for fixing the toner to the substrate, said release agent fluid management system comprising: a spray device, disposed transverse to the direction of travel of the fuser heated surface, selectively operable to dispense release agent fluid to selected regions on said heated surface of said fuser to prevent toner particles from adhering to said heated surface, said spray device including an array of microspray nozzles disposed transverse to the path of said heated surface, each nozzle being adjustable as to the spray angle and time for operation; and a controller coupled to said spray device for controlling the operation thereof to adjust amounts of release agent fluid dispensed as a function of signals indicative of one or more image reproduction operating parameters.