Non-magnetic monocomponent positive toner composition having superior transfer efficiency

Abstract

The present invention relates to a non-magnetic mono-component toner composition, which comprises a) a non-magnetic toner particle comprising a binding resin comprising a binder resin and a copolymer of a cyclic olefin and an acyclic olefin polymerized in the presence of a metallocene catalyst and a cocatalyst, a colorant, and a charge-control agent; b) fine powder of an organic compound containing fluorine that is added to the surface of the non-magnetic toner particle; and c) hydrophobic silica having a specific surface area of 100 to 240 m2/g. The toner composition of the present invention has superior transfer efficiency and charging properties and thus can obtain a stable image, does not show deteriorated image density, and does not generate background contamination of non-image areas and off-set due to deterioration of fixing properties, even if copying or printing is conducted therewith for a long time use.

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