Developer and developing method

摘要

A developer for replenishment for use in a developing system in which a latent image on a latent image holding member is developed with a developing unit containing a two-component developer comprising a toner and a carrier while replenishing the developer with a developer for replenishment, the developer for replenishment comprising a carrier and from 1 to 30 parts by weight of a toner per 1 part by weight of the carrier, and the developer for replenishment having an electrical resistance substantially equal to that of the carrier previously contained in the developing unit, but giving a larger charge quantity to the toner than the carrier previously contained in the developing unit does. Also disclosed is a developing method using the developer for replenishment.