Maintaining the Projector 87
Cleaning the Air Filter
Clean the air filter when you see any of the following messages: The
air filter is clogged. Clean or replace the air filter
. or Check or
Replace the air filter.
Dust clogs prevent proper ventilation and can
cause overheating and damage the projector.
Follow these steps:
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
2. To clean the filter, Epson recommends using a small vacuum
cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment. If you
don’t have one, gently clean the filter using a very soft brush (such
as an artist’s paint brush).
You can remove the air filter to clean both sides.
3. When you have finished cleaning the air filter, close the cover and
reset the timer as described on page 88.
4. If the dirt is difficult to remove or a filter is broken, replace the
filter as described below.
Replacing the Air Filter
Replace the air filter when you see the Check or Replace the air
filter
message. Dust clogs prevent proper ventilation and can cause
overheating and damage the projector.
To obtain a replacement air filter, contact your dealer or call Epson at
(800) 873-7766 in the United States to obtain a new one. In Canada,
please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
note
If the air filter has been
stained by tobacco smoke, it
cannot be cleaned. Replace
the filter as described below.
