Epson 7800p Projector Status Lights

EPSON PowerLite 7800p Projector

Projector Status Lights

Lamp light Temperature light

Power light

The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status and let you know when a problem occurs.

Key:	= on	= flashing	= off
Light		Description and solution

If no lights are on, make sure the power cord is connected securely both at the power outlet and the projector. If you have just replaced the lamp, make sure the cover is securely fastened.

Orange

When the P power light is orange, the projector is in sleep mode. Press the Power button to turn it on.

Green

When the P power light is flashing green, the projector is warming up. Wait for the image to appear.

Green

When the P power light is green, the projector is operating normally.

Orange

When the P power light is flashing orange, the projector is cooling down. Do not unplug it until the light stops flashing and remains orange. If you want to turn it back on, wait until the light stops flashing.

Light	Description and solution
Red	When the power and temperature lights
	are flashing, the projector is getting too hot
	and is in rapid cooling mode. You can
	continue running it in this condition,
Orange	however, verify that the air filter is not
	clogged. Clean or replace it as described on
	page 19.
	Make sure the room temperature is not
	above 95 ° F (35 ° C) and there is plenty of
	space around and under the projector for
	ventilation.
Red	When the power and temperature lights
	are red, the projector has overheated,
	which turns off the lamp automatically.
	Wait about 5 minutes for the projector to
Red	cool, then unplug the power cord.
	Verify that the air filter is not clogged.
	Clean or replace it as described on page 19.
	Make sure the room temperature is not
	above 95 °F (35 °C) and there is plenty of
	space around and under the projector for
	ventilation. Then plug the power cord back
	in and press the P Power button.
	If the projector continues to overheat,
	contact EPSON for help.

Red

When the P power light is red and the temperature light is flashing red, there is a

problem with a fan or temperature sensor.

Red Unplug the power cord and contact EPSON for help.

Green	When the P power light is green and the
Orange	lamp light is flashing orange, the lamp has
	been used for at least 1900 hours. To
	ensure continued operation, you should
	replace it as soon as possible (see
	page 19).
Red	When the P power light is red and the
	lamp light is flashing red, the lamp has
Red	burned out. Replace it as described on
	page 19.
	If these lights come on after replacing the
	lamp, make sure the lamp is fully inserted
	and the lamp cover is attached.
Red
Red	If all three lights are red, the projector has
	an internal problem. Unplug the power
Red	cord and contact EPSON for help.

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