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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: Suitable for use in an environment where people are nearby, such as offices and residences, without causing a strong odor that makes the user feel uncomfortable even if fixed in large quantities A fixing solution, a fixing method using the fixing solution, and an image forming apparatus are provided. A fixing solution 256 includes a fixing solution solute having a property of dissolving or swelling toner and a fixing solution solvent for diluting the fixing solution solute. The fixing solution 256 is odorless and constitutes the fixing solution 256. Both solute and fixer solvents are harmless to the human body. [Selection] Figure 4 |