Method of preparing toner, toner prepared using the method, image forming method using the toner, and image forming apparatus containing the toner

Abstract

A method of preparing a toner, a toner prepared using the method, an image forming method using the toner, and an image forming apparatus containing the toner are provided. The method of preparing toner includes providing a toner composition including a polyester-macromonomer having double bonds at the ends of a molecular chain of a polyester, at least one polymerizable monomer, and a pigment, providing a stabilizer dispersion by mixing a dispersion medium and a stabilizer, and then mixing the obtained stabilizer dispersion with the toner composition to form droplets, and heat-treating the droplets to polymerize the mixture. The method of preparing the toner according to the present invention provides a toner having excellent properties of both a polyester-based monomer and a vinyl-based monomer and excellent gloss, durability, low-temperature fusing property, and stability and may be used to easily control types and sizes of the toner.

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