Medium transport apparatus

A medium transport apparatus, comprising:

• an apparatus body in which a medium transport path is provided;
• a first component and a second component that are disposed in the apparatus body;
• a first cover covering a first area in which the first component is housed;
• a second cover covering a second area in which the second component is housed;
• a first coupling part coupling the first cover and the second cover and supporting the first cover so that the first cover is openable and closable with respect to the first area;
• and
• a second coupling part coupling the apparatus body and the second cover and supporting the second cover so that the second cover is openable and closable with respect to the second area,
• wherein the second cover has a wall portion located between the first area and the second area in a state where the first cover is opened and the second cover is closed,
• wherein when the first cover is opened, the first component in the first area is attachable and detachable while access to the second area is restricted by the wall portion, and
• wherein when the second cover is opened, the first component in the first area and the second component in the second area are attachable and detachable.