Projector Indicator Status

The indicators on the projector indicate the projector status and let you know when a problem occurs. Check the status and color of the indicators and then refer to this table for a solution.

If the indicators display a pattern not listed in the table below, turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.

EB-FH08/EB-X52

PowerLite W55+

PowerLite E24/PowerLite W53+/EX3290/EB-E12

Power indicator

Status indicator

Wireless LAN indicator

Lamp indicator

Temp (temperature) indicator

Projector status

Indicator and status

Problem and solutions

Power: Lit blue

Status: Lit blue

Lamp: Off

Temp: Off

Normal operation.

Power: Lit blue

Status: Flashing blue

Lamp: Off

Temp: Off

Warming up, shutting down, or cooling down.

When warming up, wait about 30 seconds for an image to appear.

All buttons are disabled during warm-up, shutting down, and cooling down.

Power: Lit blue

Status: Off

Lamp: Off

Temp: Off

Standby, sleep mode, or monitoring.

When you press the power button, projection starts.

Power: Flashing blue

Status: Off

Lamp: Off

Temp: Off

Preparing for monitoring and all features are disabled.

Power: Flashing blue

Status: Indicator status varies

Lamp: Indicator status varies

Temp: 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.

Power: Off

Status: Flashing blue

Lamp: Off

Temp: Lit orange

Projector has overheated and turned off. Leave it turned off to cool down for 5 minutes.

  • Make sure that the vents and air filter are not clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby objects.

  • Make sure the environmental temperature is not too hot.

  • Clean or replace the air filter.

  • If operating the projector at high altitude, set the High Altitude Mode setting to On in the projector's menu.

    Extended > Operation > High Altitude Mode

  • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help.

Power: Off

Status: Flashing blue

Lamp: Lit orange

Temp: 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 the air filter.

  • If operating the projector at high altitude, set the High Altitude Mode setting to On in the projector's menu.

    Extended > Operation > High Altitude Mode

  • If the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help.

Lamp cover has a problem.

  • Check that the lamp and the lamp cover are securely installed. The lamp does not turn on if the lamp and the lamp cover are not installed correctly.

Power: Flashing blue

Status: Indicator status varies

Lamp: Flashing orange

Temp: Indicator status varies

Replace the lamp soon to avoid damage. Do not continue using the projector.

Power: Off

Status: Flashing blue

Lamp: Off

Temp: Flashing orange

A fan or sensor has a problem.

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

Power: Off

Status: Flashing blue

Lamp: Flashing orange

Temp: Off

Internal projector error.

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

Power: Off

Status: Flashing blue

Lamp: Flashing orange

Temp: Flashing orange

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

Power: Off

Status: Flashing blue

Lamp: Lit orange

Temp: Lit orange

Power error (Ballast). Turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.

Wireless LAN status

Wireless LAN indicator status

Problem and solutions

Lit blue

Wireless LAN is available.

Flashing blue (quickly)

Connecting to a device.

Flashing blue (slowly)

An error has occurred. Turn off the projector and restart it.

Off

Wireless LAN is not available. Make sure the wireless LAN settings are correct.

Wireless LAN status (for models with the optional wireless LAN module installed)

Indicator

Indicator status

Problem and solutions

Lit blue

The wireless LAN module is installed in the projector and available for connections.

Flashing blue (quickly)

The wireless LAN module is installed in the projector and connected to a device.

Flashing blue (slowly)

Error status. Turn off the projector, re-install the wireless LAN module, and then turn the projector back on.

Off

The wireless LAN module is not installed in the projector, or the wireless LAN is disabled from the projector's Network menu.