| abstract |
(57) [Problem] To provide an image forming method which has a simple configuration of an apparatus, can obtain high image quality, and has high reliability. In a method of forming a color image using a contact-type non-magnetic one-component developing device, a flat blade made of a metal elastic member and having a chamfered tip is formed in a developing device by a toner. Glass transition point 55-70 ° C, the weight average particle diameter is 6.0 to 10.0 µm, and the particles having a particle diameter of 5 µm or less are used in combination with a developer having 20% by number or less. |