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 table here.



1 On/Standby light
2 Status light
3 Lamp light
4 Temp light
5 Wireless LAN light

Projector Status

On/Standby light Status light Lamp light Temp light Status and solution
Blue Blue Off Off Normal operation
Blue Flashing blue Off Off Warming up or shutting down; when warming up, wait for an image to appear
Blue Off Off Off Standby or sleep mode
Flashing blue Varies 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 has a problem
  • Check to see if the lamp is burned out, broken, or installed incorrectly; reseat or replace the lamp as necessary
  • Make sure the lamp cover is installed securely or the lamp will not come on
  • 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 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

Wireless LAN light status Description
Blue Wireless LAN is connected
Flashing blue rapidly Connecting to a device
Flashing blue slowly Wireless LAN error; turn the projector off and then on again; if the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help
Off Wireless LAN connection is not available; check the wireless LAN settings
Note: If the lights display a pattern not listed in the table above, turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
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