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Toner and method for manufacturing toner

US9606462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2015
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/09733
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

To provide a toner from which an image having a stable image density can be obtained with reduced occurrence of pollution of members, even when a toner container is filled with a larger amount of toner than a conventional amount for long-term use. A toner including a toner particle and an external additive containing an organic-inorganic composite fine particle and an inorganic fine particle A; wherein the organic-inorganic composite fine particle includes a resin particle and an inorganic fine particle B, the resin particle has a surface with a convex derived from the inorganic fine particle B; has a specific number average particle diameter (D1) and a specific shape factor SF-2; and has a specific fixed state to the toner particle; the organic-inorganic composite fine particle has a specific unit diffusion index on the toner particle surface; the inorganic fine particle A has a specific BET specific surface area.

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