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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2006
Filed:
May. 21, 2002
Akihiko Itami, Hachioji, JP;
Tomoo Sakimura, Hachioji, JP;
Takeo Oshiba, Hachioji, JP;
Yohko Kitahara, Hachioji, JP;
Masahiko Kurachi, Hachioji, JP;
Kazuhisa Shida, Hachioji, JP;
Akihiko Itami, Hachioji, JP;
Tomoo Sakimura, Hachioji, JP;
Takeo Oshiba, Hachioji, JP;
Yohko Kitahara, Hachioji, JP;
Masahiko Kurachi, Hachioji, JP;
Kazuhisa Shida, Hachioji, JP;
Konica Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming method is disclosed. The method comprises processes in which a latent image on an electrophotographic photoreceptor is developed employing a developer material, and after transferring the visualized toner image to a recording material, the remaining toner on said photoreceptor is removed employing an elastic body cleaning blade. The electrophotographic photoreceptor comprises a surface layer containing a charge transportable polysiloxane hardenable resin, and said developer material comprises a fatty acid metal salt.