Fusing - Epson ActionLaser 1600 Service Manual

Principles of Operation
F u s i n g
Fusing is the process of fixing the toner image transferred during the image
transfer process onto the paper. This printer uses the heating roller method for
fising. The heating roller method fixes the toner image with an upper fising
roller that is heated by the heater lamp.
After power is turned on, the heater lamp lights up until the temperature of the
upper fising roller reaches 165°C (329°F). After warm up, the mechanical control
board controls the ON/OFF operation of the heater lamp, based on the TH1
signals from the thermistor.
Figure 2-9. Fusing
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