Support Projectors LightScene Series Epson LightScene EV-100

The product's light(s) indicate an error. What should I do?

  • See below.

    Projector Light Status

    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 tables here.



    1 On/Standby light
    2 Status light
    3 Laser light
    4 Temp (temperature) light
    5 Wireless LAN light
    On/Standby light Status light Laser light Temp light Status and solution
    Blue Blue Varies Off Normal operation.
    Blue Off Off Off Standby, sleep mode, or monitoring.
    Blue Flashing blue Off Off Warming up. Wait for an image to appear.
    Shutting down. (When the Status light stops flashing, you can unplug the projector.)
    Flashing blue Off Off Off Preparing for monitoring; all features are disabled.
    Blue Blue Off Off A/V Mute is on.
    Varies Flashing blue Flashing orange Varies Refresh Mode is on. Press any button to turn Refresh Mode off.
    Off Flashing blue Flashing orange Off Internal projector error. Turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
    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 Off Orange Projector has overheated and turned off. Leave it turned off to cool down. After about five minutes, do the following:
    • Make sure that the vents are not clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby objects.
    • 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 Laser has a problem.
    • Make sure that the vents are not clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby objects.
    • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help.
    Blue Varies Varies Flashing orange Projector is too hot.
    • Make sure that the vents are not clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby objects.
    • Make sure the environmental temperature is not too hot.
    • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help.
    Flashing blue Varies Flashing orange Varies Laser warning. Turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
    Wireless LAN light Status and solution
    Blue Wireless LAN is available.
    Flashing blue quickly Connecting to device.
    Flashing blue slowly An error has occurred. Turn the projector off and back on again.
    Off Wireless LAN is unavailable. Make sure the wireless LAN settings are correct.

    Note: If the lights display a pattern not listed in the tables above, turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.

    Related tasks
    Cleaning the Air Vents
    Cleaning the Lens
    Turning Off the Projector
    Related references
    Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
    Where to Get Help
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