er are subsequently removed from the aqueous dispersion to obtain toner particles having a part of the fine resin particles present on outer surfaces thereof. [0078] The aqueous medium used in the dispersion method may be water by itself or a mixture of water with a water-miscible solvent such as an alcohol, e.g. methanol, isopropanol or ethylene glycol; dimethylformamide; tetrahydrofuran; celloso