A method of applying a coating to a surface of a workpiece

The invention relates to a method for applying a coating to a surface of a material while using electrophotography. According to the invention, a supporting material provided with a photoconductive layer is provided with an electrostatic charge pattern, a coating material is applied to the supporting material with the aid of electrostatic forces, and the coating material is applied to the subject to be coated. In order to produce high-quality surface coatings, the invention provides that at least the duromer constituents consisting of a resin and of a hardener are applied, together or in succession, as a coating material to the supporting material.