IMAGE FUSING AND PAPER EXIT
B064 Series/B140 Series/G126 6-114 SM
6.12.2 FUSING MECHANISM
B064 Series and G126
The hot roller [A] and pressure roller [B] fuse the toner to the paper.
The hot roller, constructed of soft silicone rubber, is about 0.3 mm thick and coated
with a thin coat of Teflon (30 µ).
Two fusing lamps [C] (550 W) are inside the hot roller.
Two thermostats [D] are positioned above the hot roller near the center.
One thermistor [E] is also positioned above the hot roller near the center.
Another thermistor [F] is in contact with the end of the hot roller.
Thermistors
Center (non-contact) thermistor Temperature control
End (contact) thermistor Overheating protection
Thermostats
*1
Center (non-contact) thermostats Overheating protection
*1
If the thermostats trigger an alert, the thermostat requires replacement.
A fusing exit sensor, located between the hot roller and paper exit roller, detects
paper jams inside the fusing unit.
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[A]
[B]
[C]
[D]
[E]
[F]
Rev. 05/2005