A fuser assembly includes a pressure member motion speed reduction device
which slows the pressure member speed when the printed paper lead edge
exits the nip. The temporarily slower pressure member speed stretches or
retards the surface of the fusing member elastomer enough to assist in
peeling the lead edge from the fusing member thereby allowing the rest of
the paper to peel off. In one embodiment, the paper stripping or peeling
process is assisted by means of one or more air knives, one or more
stripping fingers, or any combination of these items.