| abstract |
An unfixed toner image is stably held on an image support, and a toner image can be formed with a good finish without disturbing image quality, and the used image support and toner can be reused. An image forming method is provided. When transferring a toner image to an image support containing a shape memory resin, the image support is heated and processed in advance into a shape in which the cross section is alternately arranged with concave portions and convex portions. The image support is heated, an external force is applied, it is cooled and flattened to transfer the toner image, and the image support is further heated to restore the concave and convex portions and hold the toner image. [Selection] Figure 3 |