The present invention is directed to a toner for electrophotography that
exhibits excellent hot offset resistance, storability, and glossiness and
can obtain a high image-resolution and highly detailed images when used
for energy saving apparatuses or as a color toner. The present invention
is also directed to a developer, image-forming apparatus, and process
cartridge containing such toner, and image-forming process using such
toner. The toner of the present invention contains a resin and wax. The
wax is dispersed within the resin in a shaped of fine particles to form a
toner particle. In the toner particle, more dispersed wax particles are
existed in a surface portion of the toner particle than a centric portion
of the toner particle.