Patent ID: 7635549
Filing Date: 2009-12-22
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A toner, comprising: a binder resin; a colorant; and a release agent in an amount from 1 to 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the binder resin, wherein the release agent has a melting point of from 60 to 100° C. and includes at least one wax selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid ester, a low-molecular-weight polyethylene, and a carnauba wax, wherein the toner satisfies the following relationships (1) and (2): wherein FT120 is a maximum tensile strength (N) of 1.5 or less, measured when 10 g/m wherein FP100=FT160, and FP200 is a maximum tensile strength (N) measured when 10 g/m