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 tables here.



    1 Status indicator
    Status indicator Status and solution
    Blue Normal operation
    Flashing blue The projector is warming up, shutting down, or initializing the projector. The remote control may not function if the status indicator is flashing blue.
    Off The projector is in standby or sleep mode. When you press the power button on the projector or remote, projection begins.
    • 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.
    Orange Projector is too hot and has turned off.
    • Let the projector cool down for at least five minutes
    • 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.
    • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help.
    Flashing orange One of the following has occurred:
    • The laser has a problem
    • A fan or sensor has a problem
    • An internal projector error has occurred.

    Turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.

    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
    Turning Off the Projector
    Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents
    Replacing the Air Filter
    Related references
    Projector Environmental Specifications
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