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

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
Blue	Off	Off	Off	Standby or sleep mode
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. Once the Temp and Status lights turn off and the power light turns blue (after about five minutes), try the suggestions below: 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. 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	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.
Light status varies	Light status varies	Flashing orange rapidly	Flashing orange rapidly	When transferring settings between projectors, the settings file may be corrupt or the USB flash drive or USB cable may not be properly connected. Remove the flash drive or cable, unplug the power cord, and try again.
Flashing blue rapidly	Flashing blue rapidly	Flashing orange rapidly	Flashing orange rapidly	When transferring settings between projectors, writing may have failed and a projector error may have occurred. 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.