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 WLAN (Wireless LAN) light (PowerLite Home Cinema 2045)
2 Status light
3 Power button/light
4 Screen Mirroring light (PowerLite Home Cinema 2045)
5 Lamp light
6 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; wait for an image to appear
Blue Off Off Off Standby or sleep mode with communication On (PowerLite Home Cinema 2045)
Blue Flashing blue Off Off Shutting down; when the Status light stops flashing, you can unplug the projector
Flashing blue 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
Flashing blue Varies Flashing orange Off Replace the lamp soon to avoid damage; do not continue using the projector
Off Flashing blue Flashing orange Off Internal projector error; turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help
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 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
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
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 Off Off Off Standby or sleep mode with communication Off
Any Any Any Any Wireless LAN light is solid blue; Wireless LAN is available
Any Any Any Any Wireless LAN light flashes blue quickly; connecting to a device
Any Any Any Any Wireless LAN light flashes blue slowly; Wireless LAN error, select Off as the Wireless LAN Power setting, then switch the setting back to On
Any Any Any Any Wireless LAN light is off; Wireless LAN is not available, check that the Wireless LAN Power setting is set to On
Any Any Any Any Screen Mirroring light is solid blue; Screen Mirroring connection is available
Any Any Any Any Screen Mirroring light flashes blue quickly; connecting to a device
Any Any Any Any Screen Mirroring light flashes blue slowly; Screen Mirroring error, select Off as the Screen Mirroring setting, then switch the setting back to On
Any Any Any Any Screen Mirroring light is off; Screen Mirroring is not available, check that the Wireless Mode setting is set to Screen Mirroring On

WLAN Light

Status Solution
Blue Wireless LAN is available
Flashing blue quickly Connecting to a device
Flashing blue slowly Wireless LAN error; turn the Wireless LAN Power setting off and then on again
Off Wireless LAN is not available; make sure the Wireless LAN Power setting is turned on

Screen Mirroring Light

Status Solution
Blue Screen Mirroring connection is available
Flashing blue quickly Connecting to a device
Flashing blue slowly Screen Mirroring error; turn the Screen Mirroring setting off and then on again
Off Screen Mirroring is not available; make sure the Wireless Mode setting is on
Note: If the lights display a pattern not listed in the table above, turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
Parent topic: Solving Problems