Abstract: An image reproducing apparatus of the type in which a toner image formed on a charge receptor is transferred to a transfer member and is fixed on said transfer member by the application of pressure and heat by use of an intermediate transfer belt. An auxiliary pressure contact roller is disposed so as to come into contact, via the intermediate transfer belt, with a support roller forming a transfer-fixing portion, disposed inside the intermediate transfer belt and opposing a pressure contact roller via the intermediate transfer belt, so that the contact area between the support roller and the intermediate transfer belt is enlarged.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transferring and fixing toner image wherein a toner image is transferred and fixed onto a transfer material from a toner image retainer through an intermediate transfer member. The toner image on the intermediate transfer member is heated at a temperature lower than the toner fusion temperature, and the transfer material is heated to the toner fusion temperature or over. A pressing unit to press the transfer material onto the intermediate transfer member is heated at the toner fusion temperature or over.