The product's light(s) indicate an error. What should I do?

• See below.

  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 (temperature) light

  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. Wait for an image to appear.
  				Shutting down. (When the Status light stops flashing, you can unplug the projector.)
  Blue	Off	Off	Off	Standby, sleep mode, or monitoring.
  Flashing blue	Off	Off	Off	Preparing for monitoring; all features are disabled.
  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.
  Off	Flashing blue	Off	Orange	Projector has overheated and turned off. Leave it turned off to cool down. After about five minutes, 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. 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	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	Flashing orange	Off	Internal projector error. Turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
  Off	Flashing blue	Orange	Orange	Obstacle detection error. A beep sounds, and the message "For safety purposes remove any obstacles blocking the lens." is displayed. The projector turns off automatically if no action is taken. Make sure that there are no obstacles interfering with the projection window. Remove any obstacles. Clean the obstacle sensor if there are no obstacles. If the problem persists, 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 references
  Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu