Method of non-electrostatically transferring toner.

摘要

The invention provides a method of non-electrostatically transferring dry toner particles which have a particle size of less than 8 micrometers from an element to a receiver. The method comprises contacting the toner particles with a receiver which comprises a substrate having a coating of a thermoplastic polymer thereon characterized by the presence of a layer of a release agent on the coating in an amount sufficient to prevent the polymer from adhering to the element during transference and by heating the receiver to a temperature such that its temperature during transfer and separation is above the Tg of the polymer. By this method adherence of the receiver to the element during transference and separation is not only prevented but virtually complete transfer of the fine toner particles is achieved.