A heating and fixing device for toner particles is provided, which includes a pressing element, at least one elastic element, a tube-shaped film, and a pressing roller. The elastic element is provided for generating force to press the pressing element constantly. The heating element is provided for heating the pressing element through the heated side. The film is disposed around the pressing element and the heating element, wherein the film slides relative to the pressing element, and the pressing element presses against the film from the inner side of the film and transfers heat to the film by heat conduction. The pressing element presses the film to contact the pressing roller, so that the recording medium is pressed and heated when traveled between the pressing roller and the film.

 
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