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Toner and method of producing toner

US9348247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2013
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/08797
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a toner that produces an excellent bending resistance in the output image and that also exhibits an excellent low-temperature fixability and an excellent storage stability. This toner includes a binder resin and a thermoplastic elastomer having a crystalline part, wherein the binder resin and the thermoplastic elastomer in the toner are compatible with each other and the toner has a crystalline part originating from the thermoplastic elastomer.

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