Patent ID: 6261732
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A process for forming images which comprises (a) generating an electrostatic latent image; (b) contacting the latent image with a developer comprising a colorant and a substantial amount of a vehicle with a melting point of at least about 25.degree. C., said developer having a melting point of at least about 25.degree. C., said contact occurring while the developer is maintained at a temperature at or above its melting point, said developer having a viscosity of no more than about 500 centipoise and a resistivity of no less than about 10.sup.8 ohm-cm at the temperature maintained while the developer is in contact with the latent image; and (c) cooling the developed image to a temperature below its melting point subsequent to development, wherein excess vehicle is removed from at least colorant-containing image areas of the developed image subsequent to development, said removal occurring at a temperature above the melting point of the developer.