Epson 8300i Projector Status Lights

EPSON PowerLite 8300i Projector

Projector Status Lights

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Power light

Lamp light

Temperature 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 power light is orange, the projector is in standby mode. Press the Power button to turn it on.

Green

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

Green

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

Orange

When the 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, but you can continue running it in this
	condition.
Orange	Verify that the air filter is not clogged.
	Clean or replace it as described on page 17.
	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 17.
	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 Power button.
	If the projector continues to overheat,
	contact EPSON for help.
Red
	When the power light is red and the
	temperature light is flashing red, there is a
	problem with the fan or temperature
Red	sensor. Unplug the power cord and contact
	EPSON for help.
Green
	When the power light is green and the
Orange	lamp light is flashing orange, the lamp is
	reaching the end of its life. To ensure
	continued operation, you should replace it
	as soon as possible (see page 18).
Red	When the power light is red and the lamp
Red	light is flashing red, the lamp has burned
	out. Replace it as described on page 18.
	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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