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Method of making fluorescent toner

US4865937A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1988
Grant dateSep 12, 1989
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/0926
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of making a fluorescent toner for use in electrostatography and a fluorescent toner and developer made by that method. A solution is prepared which comprises an organic solvent, a fluorescent dye, and an organic polymer. A pigment is precipitated by mixing the solution with a non-solvent for the polymer in the presence of a dispersant. The pigment is melt compounded with a polymeric organic binder and the melt compounded mixture is comminuted.

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