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(57) [Summary] [Problem] To be able to change the gloss of an image according to the type of the image or the user's preference, to obtain a stable low gloss image while giving sufficient fixing property, and without changing a large fixing condition. To provide an image forming method capable of obtaining a medium gloss or high gloss image. SOLUTION: In a method of fixing a toner image formed on a recording material by bringing the toner image into contact with a heated fixing member, The resin in the toner used contains no THF-insoluble components, The weight-average molecular weight by PC is 15,000 to 45,000, the weight-average molecular weight / number-average molecular weight is 5 to 15, and a component having a molecular weight of 1 × 10 5 or more is present in 3 to 15% by weight, and switches the gloss of the fixed image. And an image forming method. |