A toner is provided that includes a release agent, a colorant, a binder
resin including a polyester resin, and a fixing auxiliary component
including an ester compound of a fatty acid with an alcohol. The fatty
acid includes stearic acid and behenic acid in a total amount of 80% by
weight or more. The alcohol includes ethylene glycol in an amount of 80%
by weight or more. The ester compound has a hydroxyl value of 10 to 100
mgKOH/g.