| abstract |
A recording paper formed mainly from a fibrous material with a cationic substance applied onto the surface thereof or impregnated therein contains a non-wood fiber at least. An image forming method comprises forming an image on the recording paper through steps of developing an electrostatic image on a photosensitive member by a developing means with a toner, transferring the developed toner image from the photosensitive member onto the recording paper, and fixing the transferred toner image on the recording paper. An image forming method comprises forming an image on the recording paper by ink-jet recording by applying, onto the recording paper, droplets of an ink containing at least an acid dye and/or a direct dye, water, and a water-soluble solvent. |