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Toner image resistant to scratching

US5837406A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 1997
Grant dateNov 17, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/2093
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A toner image, comprising a plurality of fused different types of toner particles on a substrate is provided wherein on top of the image, optionally comprising a clear finish layer, an abhesive compound is present in an amount between 3.0 and 300 mg/m.sup.2 and wherein the abhesive compound has a viscosity, at 25.degree. between 50 and 50,000 mPas. A method and an apparatus for providing such a toner image, resistant to scratching are also provided.

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