Epson 1220 User Manual
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Solving Problems
Error light(s) status
Error light(s) status
Description
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Green or orange
Flashing orange
Off
It’s time to replace the lamp. See page 84 for instructions. If you continue to
use the lamp after the replacement warning, there is an increased possibility
that the lamp may break.
use the lamp after the replacement warning, there is an increased possibility
that the lamp may break.
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Flashing red
Off
Flashing orange
Rapid cooling is in progress. Although this is not an abnormal condition,
projection will stop automatically if the temperature rises higher. Make sure
there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation, and that
the air filter and vents are clean.
projection will stop automatically if the temperature rises higher. Make sure
there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation, and that
the air filter and vents are clean.
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Red
Off
Red
The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically. Wait until
the projector switches to standby mode (about 5 minutes). Make sure there is
plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation.
the projector switches to standby mode (about 5 minutes). Make sure there is
plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation.
If you’re using the projector above an altitude of 4,921 feet (1,500 meters), turn
on High Altitude Mode in the Operation menu (see page 74).
on High Altitude Mode in the Operation menu (see page 74).
If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter, stop using
the projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson for help as
described on page 102.
the projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson for help as
described on page 102.
Warning: Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt
to service this product yourself.
to service this product yourself.
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Flashing red
Red
Flashing red
The projector has an internal problem. Stop using the projector, disconnect the
power cord, and contact Epson for help, as described on page 102.
power cord, and contact Epson for help, as described on page 102.
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Red
Off
Flashing red
There is a problem with the fan or temperature sensor. Stop using the
projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson as described on
page 102.
projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson as described on
page 102.
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Red
Flashing red
Off
The lamp may be burnt out. First make sure the lamp cover is securely
installed. If that’s not the problem, the air filter may be clogged. Clean or
replace the air filter as described on pages 82 to 84.
installed. If that’s not the problem, the air filter may be clogged. Clean or
replace the air filter as described on pages 82 to 84.
If this does not resolve the problem, let the lamp cool and then remove it. If the
lamp is cracked, replace it as described on page 84. If the lamp is not cracked,
reinstall it. If reinstalling doesn’t work, replace the lamp.
lamp is cracked, replace it as described on page 84. If the lamp is not cracked,
reinstall it. If reinstalling doesn’t work, replace the lamp.
If you’re using the projector above an altitude of 4,921 feet (1,500 meters), turn
on High Altitude Mode in the Operation menu (see page 74).
on High Altitude Mode in the Operation menu (see page 74).
If none of these suggestions resolves the problem, contact Epson as described
on page 102.
on page 102.
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Flashing red
Flashing red
Flashing red
The projector has an Auto Iris error or power error. Stop using the projector,
disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson for help, as described on
page 102.
disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson for help, as described on
page 102.