A fixing device of the invention switches ON a heater lamp of the press
roller in a fixing device in a color print mode. In a monochromatic mode,
power comparable to the power consumption of the heater lamp can be
supplied additionally to an exciting coil on the heat roller side when a
heater lamp 3 stays OFF. An amount needed for the heat roller can be
therefore added flexibly to the exciting coil. During a warm-up, power
comparable to power consumption of the option can be supplied
additionally to the exciting coil on the heat roller side.