Toner for developing electrostatic image, image forming method and process-cartridge
US5695902A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G9/09708
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A toner for developing an electrostatic image is formed as a mixture of toner particles containing at least a binder resin and a colorant, and inorganic fine powder. The inorganic fine powder includes: (A) inorganic fine powder (A) treated at least with silicone oil, and (B) inorganic fine powder (B) comprising a composite metal oxide including at least Si as a constituent element and having a weight-average particle size of 0.3-5 .mu.m. Because of the inclusion of the two types of inorganic fine powders (A) and (B), the toner is stably provided with a high flowability and a high triboelectric charge under various environmental conditions including low-humidity to high-humidity conditions. The toner is suitably used in an image forming system including a contact-charging means, a contact-transfer means and a film (or surf)-fixing system.
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