
Error light(s) status
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P Green or orange  | It’s time to replace the lamp. See page 74 for instructions. If you continue  | |
Flashing orange  | to use the lamp after the replacement warning, there is an increased  | |
possibility that the lamp may break.  | ||
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P Red  | Rapid cooling is in progress. Although this is not an abnormal condition,  | |
Off  | projection will stop automatically if the temperature rises higher. Make sure  | |
there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation, and  | ||
Flashing orange  | ||
that the air filter and vents are clean.  | ||
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P Red  | The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically.  | |
Off  | Wait until the projector switches to standby mode (about 5 minutes). Make  | |
sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation.  | ||
Red  | ||
The air filter may be clogged. Clean or replace the air filter as described on  | ||
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  | pages 72 to 73.  | |
  | If you’re using the projector above an altitude of 4,900 feet (1,500 meters),  | |
  | turn on High Altitude Mode in the Operation menu (see page 62).  | |
  | If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter, stop  | |
  | using the projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson for help  | |
  | as described on page 92.  | |
  | Warning: Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not  | |
  | attempt to service this product yourself.  | |
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P Flashing red  | The projector has an internal problem. Stop using the projector, disconnect  | |
Off  | the power cord, and contact Epson for help, as described on page 92.  | |
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Flashing red  | 
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P Red  | There is a problem with the fan or temperature sensor. Stop using the  | |
Off  | projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson as described on  | |
page 92.  | ||
Flashing red  | ||
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P Red  | The lamp may be burnt out. First make sure the lamp cover is securely  | |
Flashing red  | installed. If that’s not the problem, the air filter may be clogged. Clean or  | |
replace the air filter as described on pages 72 to 73.  | ||
Off  | ||
If this does not resolve the problem, let the lamp cool and then remove it. If  | ||
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  | the lamp is cracked, replace it as described on page 74. If the lamp is not  | |
  | cracked, reinstall it. If reinstalling doesn’t work, replace the lamp.  | |
  | If you’re using the projector above an altitude of 4,921 feet (1,500 meters),  | |
  | turn on High Altitude Mode in the Operation menu (see page 62).  | |
  | If none of these suggestions resolves the problem, contact Epson as  | |
  | described on page 92.  | |
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Solving Problems