摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming device capable of forming an image excellent in density, sharpness, etc. <P>SOLUTION: A lubricant is applied to an image forming body and an addition agent comprising the lubricant is added to toner. A patch image is formed on the image forming body or an image forming body. An amount that the lubricant is applied is controlled based upon a detected amount that the toner is attached to the patch image after transfer. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO |