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Processes for liquid developer compositions with high transfer efficiencies

US4789616A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 1987
Grant dateDec 6, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/12
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for the preparation of liquid developer compositions containing dyed polymer particles with an average diameter of from about 2 to about 6 microns, which particles are dispersed in an oil base, charge control additives, and stabilizers thereby permitting image transfer efficiencies exceeding 80 percent, which comprises formulating polymer particles by dispersion polymerization in a mixture comprised of a first oil base solvent, and a second solvent with a higher volatility than said first solvent, and further containing an amphipathic steric stabilizer; thereafter dyeing the product resulting; followed by removal of the more volatile second solvent; and subsequently adding to the dyed product a charge control additive.

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