摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming method for stably holding an unfixed toner image on an image support, forming a high-quality toner image without image disturbance, and allowing reuse of the used image support or toner. <P>SOLUTION: In transferring a toner image on an image support that contains a shape memory resin, the image support is heated to have a cross-section processed in advance to be in a shape where recesses and protrusions are alternately arranged; the image support in said shape is heated, applied with external force, cooled, and leveled to transfer a toner image thereon; and the image support is heated to restore said recesses and protrusions, and thereby holding the toner image. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |