Overview; Tools; Jigs; Making The Spring Hook Jig - Epson Stylus TX235 Service Manual

Epson Stylus SX230 series / SX235W series / SX430W series / SX440W series

2.1 Overview

In this chapter, the product names are called as follows:
SX230 series:
SX235W series: Epson Stylus NX230/Epson Stylus TX235W/Epson Stylus SX235W/
SX430W series: Epson Stylus NX330/Epson Stylus TX430W/Epson Stylus SX430W/
SX440W series: Epson Stylus NX430/Epson Stylus TX435W/Epson Stylus SX440W/
This chapter describes procedures for disassembling the main parts/units of SX230 series, SX235W series,
SX430W series and SX440W series. Unless otherwise specified, disassembled parts/units can be reassembled by
reversing the disassembly procedure. See the cautions or tips for disassembly/reassembly described in
Detailed Disassembly/Reassembly Procedure for each Part/Unit
Read the "Safety Precautions(p3)"
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.
(+) Phillips screwdriver #1
(+) Phillips screwdriver #2
Flathead screwdriver
Flathead Precision screwdriver #1
Tweezers
Longnose pliers
Acetate tape
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

Name
Spring hook jig*
Thickness gauge (1.5 mm)
Thickness gauge (2.0 mm)
Sonic tension meter
Note *: If performing the disassembling/reassembling procedure is difficult using tweezers such as when reassembling
Assy (p35)", 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
Before folding
Disassembly/Reassembly
Epson Stylus TX235/Epson Stylus SX230/Epson ME OFFICE 535
Epson Stylus TX230W
Epson Stylus SX435W/Epson ME OFFICE 570W
Epson Stylus SX445W
before disassembling and reassembling.
Name
Quantity
1 Can be made with a commercial item
2
2
1
Fig. 2-1.
Fold here
Clip
Figure 2-1. Making the Spring Hook Jig
(p32)".
Availability
O
O
O
O
O
O
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EPSON Part Code
Commercially available
Commercially available
After folding
Fold appropriate length
to hitch a spring.
Overview
EPSON Part Code
1080530
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1003963
See " Making the Spring Hook Jig (p20)".
1294120
" Cap Lever/Cap
40 mm or more
Clip
Revision B
"2.3
20
Confidential