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

• 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.

  PowerLite E20

  
  
  

  1	Power light
  2	Status light
  3	Lamp light
  4	Temp (temperature) light

  PowerLite X49/W49/118/119W/982W/992F/1288

  
  
  

  1	Power light
  2	Status light
  3	Wireless LAN light
  4	Lamp light
  5	Temp (temperature) light

  Projector status

  Power light	Status light	Lamp light	Temp light	Status and solution
  Blue	Blue	Off	Off	Normal operation
  Blue	Flashing blue	Off	Off	Warming up or cooling down. All buttons are disabled.
  Blue	Off	Off	Off	Standby or sleep mode
  Flashing blue	Off	Off	Off	Preparing for network monitoring
  Flashing blue	Light status varies	Light status varies	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 or lamp cover 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 Check that the lamp cover is installed correctly
  Flashing blue	Light status varies	Flashing orange	Light status varies	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	Off	Internal projector error; 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; turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help

  Wireless LAN status (PowerLite X49/W49/118/119W/982W/992F/1288)

  Wireless LAN light	Status and solution
  Blue	Wireless LAN is available
  Flashing blue quickly	Connecting to a device
  Flashing blue slowly	An error has occurred; turn off the projector, then turn it back on
  Off	Wireless LAN is not available; make sure the wireless LAN settings are correct

  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 concepts
  Projector Lamp Maintenance
  Air Filter and Vent Maintenance
  Related tasks
  Turning Off the Projector
  Related references
  Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu