EPSON Stylus CX3700/CX3800/CX3805/CX3810/DX3800/DX3850 Revision A
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY Overview 93
4.1  Overview
This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of the Stylus 
CX3700/CX3800/CX3805/CX3810/DX3800/DX3850. Unless otherwise specified, 
disassembly units or components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly 
procedure. Things, if not strictly observed, that could result in injury or loss of life are 
described under the heading “Warning”. Precautions for any disassembly or assembly 
procedures are described under the heading “CAUTION”. Tips for disassembling 
procedures are described under the heading “CHECK POINT”. 
If the assembling procedure is different from the reversed procedure of the 
disassembling, the procedure is described under the heading “REASSEMBLY”.
Any adjustments required after reassembling the units are described under the heading 
“ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED”. When you have to remove any units or parts that are 
not described in this chapter, refer to the exploded diagrams in the appendix.
Read precautions described in the next section before starting work.
4.1.1  Precautions
See the precautions given under the heading “WARNING” and “CAUTION” in the 
following column when disassembling or assembling Stylus CX3700/CX3800/
CX3805/CX3810/DX3800/DX3850.
4.1.2  Tools
Use only specified tools to avoid damaging of the printer.
Note * : Available in the market
W A R N I N G
 Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or assembling 
the printer.
 If yo
u need to work on the printer with power applied, strictly 
follow the instructions in this manual.
 W
ear protective goggles to protect your eyes from ink. If ink 
gets in your eye, flush the eye with fresh water and see a doctor 
immediately.
 A
lways wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid 
injury from sharp metal edges.
 To protec
t sensitive microprocessors and circuitry, use static 
discharge equipment, such as anti-static wrist straps, when 
accessing internal components.
 Never touch the ink or wasted ink with bare hands. If ink comes 
into contact with your skin, wash it off with soap and water 
immediately. If irritation occurs, contact a physician.
C A U T I O N
 When transporting the printer after installing the ink 
cartridge, be sure to pack the printer for transportation 
without removing the ink cartridge.
 Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling 
or 
adjusting the printer.
 Observe the s
pecified torque when tightening screws.
 Apply 
lubricants as specified. (Refer to “6.1.3 Lubrication 
(p151)” for details.)
 Make the s
pecified adjustments when you disassemble the 
printer. (Refer to Chapter5 ADJUSTMENT for details.)
 Make sure the tip of the waste
 ink tube is located at correct 
position when reassembling the waste ink tube. Otherwise it 
will cause ink leakage.
 When using compressed 
air products; such as air duster, for 
cleaning during repair and maintenance, the use of such 
products containing flammable gas is prohibited.
Table 4-1.  Tools
Name Supplier
*
Part No.
Phillips Screwdriver (No.1)
EPSON
1080530
Phillips Screwdriver (No.2)
EPSON 1080532
Flathead Screwdriver
EPSON
1080527
Precision Screwdriver #1 (-)
EPSON 1080525
Tweezer
EPSON
1080561
Longnose pliers
EPSON 1080564
Acetate Tape
EPSON
1003963