Replacing the lamp – Epson 73c User Manual
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Maintaining and Transporting the Projector
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Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp typically lasts for about 1500 hours of use. It is 
time to replace the lamp when:
■
The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
■
The
warning light is red, flashing red, or flashing orange.
■
The message
LAMP REPLACE
appears on the screen when the
lamp comes on (after about 1400 hours of use). To maintain 
projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp as soon 
as possible.
Contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 in the United 
States for a replacement lamp. Request part number 
V13H010L21
.
In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 to locate a dealer.
Follow these steps to replace the lamp:
1. Turn off the projector, wait for the cool down period to end, then
unplug the power cord.
2. Allow the projector to cool down for at least one hour (if it has
been on).
3. Turn the projector upside-down to access the lamp compartment.
note
You can check to see how 
many hours the lamp has 
been used. See page 48.
warning
Let the lamp cool before 
replacing it. If the lamp 
breaks, handle the shards 
carefully to avoid injury.