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Image forming method using the same

US7981586B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2007
Grant dateJul 19, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0818
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrophotographic image forming method is disclosed. The method includes steps of conveying a developer comprising a toner to a developing zone by a developing roller, and developing an electrostatic latent image formed on an electrostatic latent image carrying member by the developer, and the developing roller has an electroconductive shaft and a resin layer provided around the shaft, the resin layer comprises a surface layer containing silicone copolymer resin as the principal component and a layer containing resin-silica hybrid composite as a principal component provided directly under the surface layer.

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