Electrophotographic toner and development process with improved charge to mass stability
US7314696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G9/09725
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Toners and developers are disclosed. The toner of the present invention contains at least one toner resin, at least one charge control agent, at least one surface treatment agent, and optionally at least one release agent and/or colorant. The toners of the present invention have excellent triboelectric stability over a wide range of temperatures and relative humidity environmental conditions. Further, the toners of the present invention have excellent charge to mass stability over long periods of time. Development systems and methods for developing electrostatic images with toner are further disclosed.
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