EPSON Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400/NX200/TX200 series/SX200 series/Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400/NX400/TX400 series/SX400 series Revision C
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY      Overview 91
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4.1  Overview
This section describes procedures for disassembling the main components of EPSON 
Stylus CX7300/TX200/CX8300/TX400 series. Unless otherwise specified, 
disassembled units or components can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly 
procedure. Procedures which, if not strictly observed, could result in personal injury 
are described under the heading “WARNING”. “CAUTION” signals a precaution 
which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment. Important tips for procedures 
are described under the heading “CHECK POINT”. If the assembly procedure is 
different from the reversed disassembly procedure, the correct procedure is described 
under the heading “REASSEMBLY”. Any adjustments required after reassembly of 
components or parts are described under the heading “ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED”. 
When you have to remove any components or parts that are not described in this 
chapter, refer to the exploded diagrams in the appendix.
Read the following precautions before disassembling and assembling.
4.1.1  Precautions
See the precautions given under the heading “WARNING” and “CAUTION” in the 
following columns when disassembling or assembling EPSON Stylus CX7300/TX200/
CX8300/TX400 series.
In this chapter, the product names are called as follows:
Notation Product name
CX7300 series Stylus CX7300/CX7400/DX7400
TX200 series Stylus NX200/TX200/TX203/TX209/SX200/SX205
CX8300 series Stylus CX8300/CX8400/DX8400
TX400 series Stylus NX400/TX400/TX405/TX409/SX400/SX405
 Disconnect the power cable before disassembling or 
assembling the printer.
 If you need to work on the printer with power applied, strictly 
follow the instructions in this manual.
 Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to protect 
your eyes from ink. If any ink gets in your eyes, wash your 
eyes with clean water and consult a doctor immediately.
 Always wear gloves for disassembly and reassembly to avoid 
injury from sharp metal edges.
 To protect 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 you have a skin irritation, consult a 
doctor immediately.
When transporting the printer after installing the ink cartridge, 
pack the printer for transportation without removing the ink 
cartridge and be sure to secure the Ink Cartridge to the printer 
cover with tape tightly to keep it from moving.
 Use only recommended tools for disassembling, assembling or 
adjusting the printer.
 Observe the specified torque when tightening screws.
 Apply lubricants as specified. (See Chapter 6 
“MAINTENANCE” 
(p151) for details.)
 Make the specified adjustments when you disassemble the 
printer. (See Chapter 5 “ADUJUSTMENT” 
(p141) for 
details.)
 when reassembling the Waste Ink Tube, make sure that the tip 
of waste ink tube is placed in the correct position, otherwise 
ink may leak.
 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.