A method of preparing toner and a toner using the method is provided. More
particularly, a method of preparing toner controls a shape of finally
obtained toner particles by adjusting a molecular weight and Tg of
polymer latex and can easily obtain a desired size, shape, and size
distribution of toner particles by controlling aggregation of polymer
latex particles and process conditions. A toner using the method, an
image forming method using the toner and an image forming apparatus
including the toner are also provided. The toner is prepared by forming
polymer latex particles having different molecular weights by
polymerizing a toner composition including macromonomers containing a
hydrophilic group, a hydrophobic group and at least one reactive
functional group, and at least one polymerizable monomer; and mixing the
polymer latex particles having different molecular weights with a pigment
dispersion solution to control aggregation of the polymer latex particles
by controlling pH or an amount of added inorganic salts and optimizing
process conditions.