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 (power) light
2	Status light
3	Laser light
4	Temp (temperature) light
5	Filter light

On/Standby (power) light	Status light	Laser light	Temp light	Filter light	Status and solution
Blue	Blue	Varies	Off	Off	Normal operation.
Blue	Blue	Flashing blue	Off	Off	A/V Mute is on.
Blue	Flashing blue	Varies	Off	Off	Warming up. Wait for an image to appear.
Blue	Off	Off	Off	Off	Standby or network monitoring and control (when Standby Mode is set to Communication On).
Flashing blue	Off	Off	Off	Off	Preparing network monitoring. (Wait for the light to remain orange before unplugging the projector.)
Blue	Flashing blue	Off	Off	Off	Cooling down. All buttons are disabled.
Flashing blue	Varies	Varies	Flashing orange	Varies	High temperature warning. If the temperature gets too high, projection will automatically stop. Make sure that the vents and air filter are not clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby objects. Clean or replace the air filter.
Off	Flashing blue	Orange	Orange	Off	Lens Shift error. Turn off the projector, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and contact Epson for help
Off	Flashing blue	Flashing orange	Off	Off	Internal error. Turn off the projector, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and contact Epson for help.
Off	Flashing blue	Off	Orange	Off	Projector is too hot (overheating) and projection stops. Leave it for about five minutes to cool down. 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. 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	Off	Laser has a problem. 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 the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help.
Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Flashing orange	It is time to clean the air filter.
Off	Flashing blue	Off	Off	Orange	Low air flow through the projector. 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 the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help.
Flashing blue	Varies	Varies	Varies	Orange	Low air flow through the air filter. 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 the problem persists, unplug the projector and contact Epson for help.
Off	Flashing blue	Off	Flashing orange	Off	A fan or sensor has a problem. Turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
Flashing blue	Varies	Flashing orange	Varies	Varies	Laser has a problem. Turn the projector off, unplug it, and contact Epson for help.
Flashing blue	Varies	Flashing orange	Varies	Varies	An unsupported lens is attached (Pro L1500U/L1505U). Make sure your lens is supported.

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 concepts
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance
Related tasks
Stopping Video Action Temporarily
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts