Epson 1080 User Guide

Maintenance

9. Replace the lamp cover. (The projector won’t work if the lamp cover is open or loose.)

10. Reset the lamp usage timer, as described on page 52.

After replacing the lamp, plug the projector back in, turn on the power switch on the back, 
and press the P

Power

 button. Then follow these steps to reset the lamp usage timer:

1. Press the 

Menu

 button on the projector or remote control.

2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the 

Reset

 menu, then select 

Reset Lamp 

Hours

. 

3. When you see a confirmation prompt, highlight 

Yes

 and press the 

Select

 button.

4. When you’re finished, press the 

Menu

 button to exit.

The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours.

You can use the Info menu to view information about the current display settings and how 
long the projection lamp has been in use. To access the Info menu:

1. Press the 

Menu

 button on the projector or remote control.

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