The Behavior of the Color Toner in the Fusing Process

Abstract

The color reproduction of the electrophotographic print strongly depends on the fusing properties of color toners. To obtain the excellent color tone, the color toners must be melted enough and the surface of the toner layer must be smooth. The gloss value of the color picture with the sufficient smooth surface is over 10. And the gloss value and the color tone of the picture strongly depend on the image density.
On the other hand, there are many problems coming from the influence of silicone oil applied to the heat roller. By including the large amount of the releasing agent to the color toner, the color images could be fixed without applying silicone oil to the heat roller. However there are the many subjects to handle such color toners.