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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2003
Filed:
May. 25, 2001
Gerald M. Fletcher, Pittsford, NY (US);
Edward L. Schlueter, Jr., Rochester, NY (US);
Shawn R. Rowan, Webster, NY (US);
Eugene J Fina, Rochester, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
A printing apparatus includes a transfuse member, an intermediate transfer member and a transfer member that electrostatically transfers a toner image from the intermediate transfer member to the transfuse member. The transfer member includes at least one temperature control device that maintains the transfer member within a predefined range. A controller assembly may be connected to the at least one temperature control device for extending the electrical life of the transfer member by maintaining the transfer member at a substantially constant resistivity.