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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 19, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2000
Peter Eelen, Zoersel, BE;
Xeikon NV, Mortsel, BE;
Abstract
A fixing device for fixing toner images onto a recording medium comprises an endless fixing member urged into contact with an endless counter member to form a fixing nip there between through which the recording medium passes. A cleaning roller has a surface in contact with the fixing member downstream of the fixing nip, the surface carrying a layer of tacky cleaning material. A controllable applicator unit continuously provides fresh cleaning material to the cleaning roller. A spindle contacts the cleaning roller surface for transporting the fresh cleaning material from the applicator unit across the roller and for transporting the contaminated tacky cleaning material towards an edge of the cleaning roller. Improved removal of debris is thereby possible.