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Toner

US8367289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2009
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/08782
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A toner is provided which is excellent in development stability in both a low-temperature, low-humidity environment and a high-temperature, high-humidity environment over a long time period. The toner includes toner particles containing at least a binder resin and a colorant, and a fatty acid metal salt. The fatty acid metal salt has a volume-based median diameter (D50s) of 0.15 μm or more and 0.65 μm or less, and the liberation ratio of the fatty acid metal salt in the toner is 1.0% or more and 25.0% or less.

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