US Patent 7387362 Methods and architecture for applying self-assembled monolayer(s)

The present invention is drawn to methods and architecture for depositing one or more self-assembled monolayer(s) onto a print nozzle orifice plate surface. In particular, the servicing fluid includes a self-assembled monolayer-forming agent and is applied using a wiper. The wiper is configured to service and maintain an orifice plate surface having a pre-existing self-assembled monolayer, or for initial application of a self-assembled monolayer to an orifice plate.