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Disassembly/Reassembly Overview 19
M200 / M205 / M100 / M105 Series Revision A
2.1 Overview
This chapter describes procedures for disassembling the main parts/units of this product. Unless otherwise
specified, disassembled parts/units can be reassembled by reversing the disassembly procedure. See the cautions
or tips for disassembly/reassembly described in
"2.3 Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/
Unit (p46)" .
Read the "Safety Precautions(p3)" before disassembling and reassembling.
When you have to remove units or parts that are not described in this chapter, see the exploded diagrams of SPI
(Service Parts Information).
2.1.1 Tools
Use only specified tools to avoid damaging the printer.
Note 1: Some of the tools listed above are commercially available.
2: EPSON provides the tools listed with EPSON part code.
2.1.2 Jigs
Note *: If performing the disassembling/reassembling procedure is difficult using tweezers such as when reassembling " Cap Lever / Cap
Assy (p52)" , the spring hook jig helps you to remove/attach the spring easier.
2.1.2.1 Making the Spring Hook Jig
Fold a clip (commercial item) as shown in Fig. 2-1 .
Figure 2-1. Making the Spring Hook Jig
In this chapter, the product names are called as follows:
„ M200 Series: M200/M201
„ M205 Series: M205
„ M100 Series: M100/M101
„ M105 Series: M105
Name Availability EPSON Part Code
(+) Phillips screwdriver #1 O 1080530
(+) Phillips screwdriver #2 O ---
Flathead screwdriver O ---
Flathead Precision screwdriver #1 O ---
Tweezers O ---
Longnose pliers O ---
Acetate tape --- 1003963
Name Quantity EPSON Part Code
Spring hook jig* 1 Can be made with a commercial item See " Making the Spring Hook Jig (p19)".
Thickness gauge (1.5 mm) 2 Commercially available
Thickness gauge (2.0 mm) 2 Commercially available
Sonic tension meter 1 1294120
Before folding
Fold here
Clip
40 mm or more
After folding
Fold appropriate length
to hitch a spring.
Clip