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Chapter 9 Fixing System
9.1 Construction ............................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1.1 Specifications, Control Mechanisms, and Functions .......................................... 9-1
9.1.2 Major Components.............................................................................................. 9-2
9.2 Basic Sequence .......................................................................................................... 9-3
9.2.1 Power-On Sequence ............................................................................................ 9-3
9.2.2 Down Sequence................................................................................................... 9-3
9.3.1 Controlling the Speed of the Fixing Film ..........................................................9-4
9.3.3 Cleaning ..............................................................................................................9-8
9.4 Protective Functions................................................................................................. 9-10
9.4.1 Protective Functions.......................................................................................... 9-10
9.4.2 Detecting an Error ............................................................................................. 9-11
9.5.1 Fixing Unit ........................................................................................................9-13
9.5.2 Pressure Roller ..................................................................................................9-16
9.5.3 Cleaning Roller .................................................................................................9-21
9.5.4 Fixing Film ........................................................................................................9-22
9.5.6 Fixing Film Sensor ............................................................................................9-27
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