Microwave fuser apparatus with overlaping heat applicators

A microwave fuser apparatus, for a reproduction apparatus, said microwave fuser apparatus having at least two microwave applicators, staggered relative to a receiver member transport path with an area of overlap, for applying microwave energy to a receiver member traveling on such transport path relative to said microwave applicators to have toner images fused thereto, said microwave fuser apparatus comprising:

• at least one additional microwave applicator, located adjacent to said overlapping area between said at least two staggered microwave applicators that applies microwave energy to the receiver member in only said overlapping area, and a circulator is provided in a microwave energy connection inlet to said applicators, and said circulator uncouples energy not necessary for the fusing process, so that energy can be supplied to said additional applicator using a suitable connection between said circulator and said additional applicator whereby said at least one additional microwave applicator effectively maintains an elevated temperature of a receiver member.