Panasonic DP-1510P Service Manual page 329

6.4.4. Fuser Operation
The Recording Paper passes through the Fuser Roller (913) and is subjected to heat and pressure in the
Fuser Unit. Pressure between the Fuser Roller (913) and Pressure Roller (914) fuses or bonds the toner
into the paper.
Recording Paper
Exit Roller (912)
Thermistor Assembly (944)
Thermal Fuse (948)
Thermostat (947)
Fuser Roller (913)
Fuser Roller (913)
A Teflon coated roller supplies heat for bonding the toner to the paper. The temperature of the surface is
kept constant at approximately 178°C (± 10°C) (or 352°F).
Fuser Lamp (924)
Located in the Fuser Roller (913) are Fuser Lamp (924) that serve as the heat source for the Fuser
Roller (913).
Thermistor Assembly (944)
A heat sensitive resistor, in contact with the Fuser Roller (913), monitors the surface temperature and
keeps the temperature at the specified level by controlling the Fuser Lamp (924).
Thermostat (947) and Thermal Fuse (948)
The Thermostat (947) and the Thermal Fuse (948) are installed in the Fuser Roller (913), providing an
extra overheat protection.
Drive Motor (1105)
The Drive Motor (1105) provides the driving force to the Fuser Roller (913) through the Fuser Roller
Gears.
Pressure Roller (914)
This converted PFA tube Silicon Rubber Roller applies pressure to the Fuser Roller, assisting in bonding
the toner to the paper.
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Fuser Lamp (924)
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Separators (923)
Pressure Roller (914)
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APR 2002