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Liquid developer and a method of forming image

US8080356B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2009
Grant dateDec 20, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/1355
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A liquid developer is provided. The liquid developer comprises: an insulation liquid constituted of a modified epoxy compound as a main component thereof; toner particles dispersed in the insulation liquid; and a cation type photopolymerization initiator used for polymerizing the modified epoxy compound. The liquid developer has superior fixing characteristics and is capable of forming an image at a high speed. Further, a method of forming an image is also provided.

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