Toner and developer compositions with charge enhancing additives

The present invention is generally directed to toner and developer compositions, and more specifically, the present invention is directed to developer and toner compositions containing charge enhancing additives, which impart or assist in imparting a negative charge to the toner resin particles and...

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Main Authors Bayley, Robert D, Barbetta, Angelo J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.09.2002
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Summary:The present invention is generally directed to toner and developer compositions, and more specifically, the present invention is directed to developer and toner compositions containing charge enhancing additives, which impart or assist in imparting a negative charge to the toner resin particles and enable toners with rapid admix characteristics. In embodiments, there are provided in accordance with the present invention toner compositions comprised of resin particles, colorant particles, and a charge additive of potassium sorbate, potassium tartrate, potassium stearate, or mixtures thereof. A toner comprised of resin, colorant, and a potassium stearate charge enhancing additive.