note
When you get a replacement lamp for your projector, you should replace the filter.
To check how long the lamp has been in use, see
Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector.
warning
Let the lamp cool fully before replacing it.
In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken, small glass fragments may be present and should be removed carefully to avoid injury.
If the lamp is used after the replacement period has passed, the possibility that the lamp may break increases. When a lamp replacement message appears, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible, even if it is still working.
Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter
The life span of the projection lamp is about 2000 hours if Brightness Control in the Setting menu is set to High (default), and 3000 hours if Brightness Control is set to Low.
It is time to replace the lamp when:
■The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
■The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen when the lamp comes on and the lamp warning light 
flashes orange. To maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp
as soon as possible.
■The lamp warning light 
flashes red (the lamp is burnt out).
Contact your dealer or call Epson at
Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filter:
1.Turn off the projector.
2.When the Power light stops flashing, unplug the power cord.
3.Let the projector cool for at least an hour (if it has been on). The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use.
148Maintaining the Projector