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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 10, 1996
Hitachi Metals, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A developer for developing an electrostatic latent image by a developing method of a type in which residual toner particles on an image-bearing member are recovered therefrom and reused for developing the electrostatic latent image, which comprises a magnetic toner and a magnetic carrier. The magnetic toner comprises a binder resin having a number average molecular weight of 2,000-100,000, a weight average molecular weight of 5,000-500,000, and a melt viscosity of 10.sup.5 P or less at 120.degree. C., a release agent having a softening point of 160.degree. C. or lower; and a magnetic powder. The magnetic toner particle is externally added on a surface thereof or internally added thereto with a surface treating agent comprising a fine powder of at least one metal salt of stearic acid, a fine powder of at least one inorganic oxide and an optional resin powder.