18364608. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

KOHEI Haematsu of Shizuoka (JP)

TAKAHIRO Uchiyama of Shizuoka (JP)

KEISUKE Mochizuki of Shizuoka (JP)

HIROHIKO Aiba of Shizuoka (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18364608 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an image forming apparatus with a fixing unit that includes a fixing member, a heating member, and a temperature detection portion. The control portion of the apparatus executes warm-up processing and adjusts the fixing condition based on temperature readings.

  • The image forming apparatus includes an image forming portion and a fixing unit with a fixing member, a heating member, and a temperature detection portion.
  • The control portion of the apparatus executes warm-up processing to heat the heating member.
  • The control portion adjusts the fixing condition based on temperature readings of the heating member at different timings during warm-up processing.

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      1. Potential Applications
  • This technology can be used in various types of image forming devices such as printers, copiers, and multifunction devices.
      1. Problems Solved
  • Ensures optimal fixing conditions for high-quality image output.
  • Prevents overheating of the fixing unit which can lead to damage or poor print quality.
      1. Benefits
  • Consistent and reliable fixing of images.
  • Energy-efficient operation by adjusting fixing conditions based on temperature readings.
  • Extends the lifespan of the fixing unit by preventing overheating.


Original Abstract Submitted

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming portion, a fixing unit including a fixing member, a heating member, and a temperature detection portion, and a control portion configured to execute warm-up processing. If a temperature of the heating member at a first timing in a period of time in which the heating member is being heated in the warm-up processing is a first temperature, a temperature of the heating member at a second timing that is in the period of time and that is later than the first timing is a second temperature, and a temperature of the heating member at a timing different from the first timing and the second timing is a third temperature, the control portion is configured to change a fixing condition used in the job, based on the first temperature, the second temperature, and the third temperature.

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