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To view the number of hours your lamp has been used, check the About menu; see page 38 for instructions.

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Let the lamp cool before replacing it. To avoid premature lamp failure, do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly.

Replacing the Lamp

The projection lamp typically lasts for about 1500 hours of use. It is time to replace the lamp when:

■The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.

■The Error light on top of the projector is flashing red in 1-second intervals.

■The LAMP REPLACE message appears on the screen when the projector lamp comes on (after about 1500 hours of use). To maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp as soon as possible after you see the message.

To order a replacement lamp (part number ELPLP13), contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U. S. sales only). In Canada, please call

(800)873-7766 for dealer referral. Follow these steps to replace the lamp:

1.Turn off the projector, let it cool down, and unplug the power cord.

2.Allow the projector to continue cooling for at least one hour (if it has been on).

3.Turn the projector upside-down to access the lamp compartment.

4.To remove the lamp cover, press on the two tabs and pull out the cover.

48Maintaining and Transporting the Projector