The product indicates an error. What should I do?
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The lights on the projector indicate the projector status and let you know when a problem occurs. Check the status and color of the lights and look for a solution in the table here.
1 Power light 2 Status light 3 Lamp light 4 Temp light 5 Screen Mirroring light Power light Status light Lamp light Temp light Status and solution Blue Blue Off Off Normal operation Blue Flashing blue Off Off Warming up; wait for an image to appear Off Off Off Off Standby or sleep mode Blue Flashing blue Off Off Shutting down; when the Status light stops flashing, you can unplug the projector Flashing blue Varies Off Flashing orange Projector is too hot - Make sure that the vents and air filter are not clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby objects
- Clean or replace the air filter
- Make sure the environmental temperature is not too hot
Off Flashing blue Off Orange Projector has overheated and turned off; leave it turned off to cool down for about five minutes, then do the following: - Make sure that the vents and air filter are not clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby objects
- Clean or replace the air filter
- If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on High Altitude Mode
- If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help
Off Flashing blue Orange Off Lamp has a problem - Check to see if the lamp is burned out, broken, or installed incorrectly; reseat or replace the lamp as necessary
- Clean or replace the air filter
- If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on High Altitude Mode
- If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help
Flashing blue Varies Flashing orange Off Replace the lamp soon to avoid damage; do not continue using the projector Off Flashing blue Off Flashing orange A fan or sensor has a problem; turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help Off Flashing blue Flashing orange Flashing orange Auto Iris error; turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help Off Flashing blue Orange Orange Power error (ballast); turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help Off Flashing blue Flashing orange Off Internal projector error; turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help Any Any Any Any Screen Mirroring light is solid blue; Screen Mirroring connection is available Any Any Any Any Screen Mirroring light flashes blue quickly; connecting to a device Any Any Any Any Screen Mirroring light flashes blue slowly; Screen Mirroring error, select Both Settings Off as the Wireless Mode setting, then switch the setting back to Screen Mirroring On Any Any Any Any Screen Mirroring light is off; Screen Mirroring is not available, check that the Wireless Mode setting is set to Screen Mirroring On Note: If the lights display a pattern not listed in the table above, turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
Related tasks
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents
Replacing the Air Filter
Replacing the Lamp
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Where to Get Help
Published: 21-Jul-2014
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