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Toner and method for forming image

US7442478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2007
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2027

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

Abstract

A magenta toner is provided which contains at least a binder resin, a colorant, and a wax, in which a maximum heat-absorption peak temperature as measured using a differential scanning calorimeter, a reflectance at a predetermined wavelength when measured in a powder state by spectroscopic analysis, and lightness when measured in a powder form are in specific ranges. A full-color image is formed using the magenta toner as a pale magenta toner in combination with a deep magenta toner. According to the present invention, it becomes possible to form a vivid image which has reduced graininess and roughness from a low-density region to a high-density region, ensures a sufficient fixing temperature region, has a color reproduction range wider that the conventional one, and has high transparency on an OHP sheet.

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