Epson 1810P User Manual

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PowerLite 1810p/1815p
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PowerLite 1810p/1815p 
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Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter
The life span of the projection lamp is about 2,500 hours if 
Brightness
 
Control
 in the Settings menu is set to 
High
 
(default), and 3,000 hours if 
Brightness
 
Control
 is set to 
Low
It is time to replace the lamp when:
❏ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
❏ The message 
Replace the lamp 
appears on the screen when 
the lamp comes on and the lamp warning light 
 flashes 
orange. To maintain projector brightness and image quality, 
replace the lamp as soon as possible.
❏ The lamp warning light 
 flashes red (the lamp is burnt 
out).
Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filter:
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
2. Let the projector cool for at least an hour (if it has been on). 
The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use.
3. Loosen the lamp cover screw (you don’t need to remove it). 
Then slide the lamp cover to the side and lift it off the 
projector.
4. Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place (you can’t 
remove them).
5. Hold the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
 
6. Gently insert the new lamp. (If it doesn’t fit easily, make sure 
it is facing the right way.)
7. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws.
8. Replace the lamp cover, then tighten its screw.
9. Slide out the air filter on the bottom of the projector and 
remove it.
10.Slide in the new air filter until it clicks in place.
11.Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section.
Note: When you get a replacement lamp for your projector, you 
should replace the filter. Turn off this product when not in use to 
prolong the life of the projector.
Lamp 
warning 
light
Loosen, but don’t 
remove these screws