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Toner process comprising reduced coalescence temperature

US9122179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2013
Grant dateSep 1, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/09392
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of forming toner particles includes aggregating a mixture of a latex, a wax, and an optional pigment to form pre-toner particles, and coalescing the pre-toner particles at a substantially constant target temperature selected within a range from about the glass transition temperature of the pre-toner particles to about 75° C., thereby creating toner particles having a substantially constant particle size distribution during the coalescing step.

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