In a copier which is an image-forming apparatus comprising a photoconductor 1,
a developing apparatus 4, transfer apparatus 5 which transfers a
toner image formed on the photoconductor 1 to a transfer material by heat
and pressure using a transfer roller 52, and a fixing apparatus which fixes
the toner image transferred to the transfer material, on the transfer material,
a heater 56, temperature detection apparatus 57 and temperature control
apparatus are provided which controls the temperature to within a range of from
the glass transition temperature (Tg) to the softening temperature (Tm) of the
toner, and lower than the fixing temperature of the fixing apparatus 7.