Abstract
Silicone oil applied to the fuser roller influences the releasing ability of the toner and fuser life. We therefore analyzed the oil-delivery mechanism of a wick-type oil system using non-woven felt. Accordingly, we found that the density of oil stocked in the felt is directly proportional to the density of the felt. Moreover, the quantity of oil stocked in the felt is determined by volume of the felt. And the diameter and wettability of the fiber in the felt is determined by the velocity of oil-delivery. These results shows that this type of oil system is applicable to a high-quality color laser printer.
