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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2003
Hrishikesh P. Gogate, Lexington, KY (US);
James A. Lokovich, Georgetown, KY (US);
Calvin D. Murphy, Lexington, KY (US);
Edward A. Rush, Richmond, KY (US);
Jerry W. Smith, Irvine, KY (US);
Hrishikesh P. Gogate, Lexington, KY (US);
James A. Lokovich, Georgetown, KY (US);
Calvin D. Murphy, Lexington, KY (US);
Edward A. Rush, Richmond, KY (US);
Jerry W. Smith, Irvine, KY (US);
Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY (US);
Abstract
A fuser for fusing an image to print media in a color electrophotographic printer. The fuser includes an endless idling belt defining an inner loop, and a ceramic heater positioned in contact with the belt, within the inner loop. A pressure roller defines a nip with the belt. The belt includes a compliant layer for conforming to variations in toner pile height. The heater is configured to provide a cooler nip exit and a hotter nip entrance.