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Toner, and image forming method

US7387860B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2007
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/0821
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A toner includes toner particles containing at least a binder resin and a colorant, and inorganic fine particles. The shape factor SF-1 of the toner particles is in a specific range. The toner has a storage elastic modulus at 140° C., G′ (140° C.), in a specific range the toner comes to have a viscosity of 1.0×103 Pa·s according to a flow tester heating method at a temperature of from 115° C. or more to less than 130° C.

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