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Toner, method for preparing the toner, and image forming apparatus using the toner

US8043778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2007
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/09791
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A toner including toner particles including a binder resin, and a modified layered inorganic material in which at least part of interlayer ions is replaced with an organic ion, and a fatty acid metal compound located on a surface of the toner particles; and an external additive located on the fatty acid metal compound, wherein the external additive is a material different from the fatty acid metal compound. An image forming apparatus including an image bearing member; a developing device configured to develop the electrostatic latent image with a developer including the toner; a transfer device; and a fixing device. A method for preparing the toner including dispersing or emulsifying a toner composition including a modified layered inorganic material to prepare toner particles; mixing a fatty acid metal compound with the toner particles; and second mixing the toner particles with an external additive.

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