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.

  
  

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

  Status light	Lamp light	Temp light	Status and solution
  Blue	Off	Off	Normal operation
  Flashing blue	Off	Off	Warming up or cooling down
  Off	Off	Off	Standby or sleep mode
  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	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 Make sure the environmental temperature is not too hot 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	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 the air filter If operating the projector at high altitude, turn on High Altitude Mode Check that the lamp cover is installed correctly If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help
  Varies	Flashing orange	Off	Replace the lamp soon to avoid damage; do not continue using the projector
  Off	Orange	Orange	Internal projector error; turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help

  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