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Your D.I.Y. guide to a new Epson PowerLite 83 projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 14, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Guide for changing the Epson PowerLite 83 projector lamp

Changing the Epson PowerLite 83 projector lamp is simple with this guide.

The life span of the Epson PowerLite 83 projector lamp ranges from approximately 3000 hours in HIGH brightness mode to about 4000 hours in LOW brightness mode.

When to replace

When you are reaching the 3000 mark, have your new Epson PowerLite 83 projector lamp ready for installation. Find the exact hours the lamp has been used on the Info Menu. If the number of hours is under 10, the time will be displayed as 0H.

Watch for the signs that the Epson ELPLP42 lamps needs to be replaced in the Epson PowerLite 83 projector:

Dark image
Image that has deteriorated
Replace the Lamp message appears on screen
Lamp light flashes orange

Buy authentic

It’s critical to install a genuineEpson PowerLite 83 projector lamp rather than a compatible generic lamps. Although lower in price initially, generic, knock-off lamps end up costing much more in the long run because of the following problems:

shorter lamp life than original lamps
created toxic materials and carcinogenic parts including Krypton-85
prone to explosions
incompatibility causing damage to the sensitive electronics in your projectors
no guarantee or refunds
the warranty will become void on your Epson PowerLite 83 projector.

Be sure the purchase an authentic Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp for your Epson PowerLite 83 projector. Save yourself unnecessary headaches and buy authentic from a recognized dealer. You’ll be getting a far superior product with a replacement guarantee and tech support.

Read more about the 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp.

Buy this lamp on Amazon sold by these authorized dealers:

Install the Epson PowerLite 83 projector lamp

Before installation:

Turn power button off and wait for light to stop flashing.
Turn off power swtich on the back of the Epson PowerLite 83 projector.
Unplug the power cord.
Allow the Epson PowerLite 83 projector to cool for one hour – it should be cool to the touch. Inside of the projector can be very hot since these machines operator under high temperatures and you run the risk of being burned if the projector has not cooled down.
Do not operate the projectors while any of the lamps are removed as this may result in malfunctions, fire hazard and other accidents.

Caution: Don’t touch the screen or the actual bulb with your finger since the oil from your skin can cause a black spot on the bulb.

Using the screw driver supplied, loosen the screw holding the Epson PowerLite 83 cover in place.

Remove the Epson PowerLite 83 lamp cover and place it to one side.

Using the screw driver provided, loosen the screws holding the Epson ELPLP42 lamp in place.

Grab the Epson ELPLP42 lamp by the two indents on the lamp. Gently remove the lamp.Pulling too quickly can cause the bulb to shatter. Learn what to do should the bulb shatter.

NOTE: The Epson ELPLP42 lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle your used lamps!

Gently insert the Epson ELPLP42 lamp making sure it’s facing the right way. It should click easily into place. Do not force the lamp into the projector as you may break the light.

Tighten the screws on the newly installed Epson ELPLP42 lamp. Be sure not to tighten the screw too much or leave the screw too loose as this can stop the newly installed lamp from working.

Replace the Epson PowerLite 83 lamp cover and tighten the screw. You are now ready to reset the Lamp Timer.

Reset the lamp timer

Reset the Epson PowerLite 83 projector Lamp Replacement Counter only when the Epson ELPLP42 lamp has been replaced.

Press the MENU button on the remote control. The Lamp Reset Menu will appear.
Scroll down to the RESET ALL. Press ENTER.
A prompt appears asking if you want to replace the lamp.
Select YES and press ENTER. Press MENU to exit.

Prolong lamp life:

Extend the life of the newly installed Epson ELPLP42 with the following tips:

Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
Turn off the Epson PowerLite 83 projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours. An average use of four to five hours per day will ensure longer lamp life.
Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life

Tagged with: authentic lamps, authentic projector lamps, Epson ELPLP42 lamp, Epson Powerlite 83+ projector

Changing the Epson PowerLite 83V Plus projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 14, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Follow our 3-step guide to change the projector lamp in your Epson PowerLite 83V+.

Step 1: Know when to replace

The life span of the Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp ranges from approximately 3000 hours in HIGH brightness mode to about 4000 hours in LOW brightness mode. When you are reaching the 3000 mark, have your new lamp ready for installation.

Find the exact hours the lamp has been used on the Info Menu. If the number of hours is under 10, the time will be displayed as 0H.

Watch for the signs that the Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp needs to be replaced in the Epson PowerLite 83V+ projector:

Dark image
Image that has deteriorated
Replace the Lamp message appears on screen
Lamp light flashes orange

Step 2: Buy authentic projector lamp

It’s critical to install a genuine Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp rather than a compatible generic lamps. Although lower in price initially, generic, knock-off lamps end up costing much more in the long run. Counterfeit generic lamp have a shorter lamp life, damage the components in your projector, have poor picture quality and are prone to explosion. You also run the risk of being exposed to the carcinogenic substances such Krypton-85 used in the making of these lamps. The are also incompatibile with sensitive electronics in your projectors and can cause damage.

The warranty will become void on your Epson PowerLite 83V+ projector the moment you install a generic Epson ELPLP42 lamp. Be sure the purchase an authentic Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp for your Epson PowerLite 83V+ projector. Save yourself unnecessary headaches and buy authentic from a recognized dealer. You’ll be getting a far superior product with a replacement guarantee and tech support.

Step 3: Install the Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp

Before installation:

Turn power button off and wait for light to stop flashing.
Turn off power swtich on the back of the Epson PowerLite 83V+ projector.
Unplug the power cord.
Allow the Epson PowerLite 83V+ projector to cool for one hour – it should be cool to the touch. Inside of the projector can be very hot since these machines operator under high temperatures and you run the risk of being burned if the projector has not cooled down.
Do not operate the projectors while any of the lamps are removed as this may result in malfunctions, fire hazard and other accidents.

Caution: Don’t touch the screen or the actual bulb with your finger since the oil from your skin can cause a black spot on the bulb.

Using the screw driver supplied, loosen the screw holding the Epson PowerLite 83V+ cover in place.

Remove the Epson PowerLite 83V+ lamp cover and place it to one side.

Using the screw driver provided, loosen the screws holding the Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp in place.

Grab the Epson ELPLP42 lamp by the two indents on the projector lamp. Gently remove the projector lamp.Pulling too quickly can cause the bulb to shatter. Learn what to do should the bulb shatter.

NOTE: The Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle your used lamps! If you bought from an authentic manufacturer they will recycle the lamp for you at no extra cost (another reason to buy authentic lamps).

Gently insert the Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp making sure it’s facing the right way. It should click easily into place. Do not force the lamp into the projector as you may break the light.

Tighten the screws on the newly installed Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp. Be sure not to tighten the screw too much or leave the screw too loose as this can stop the newly installed projector lamp from working.

Replace the Epson PowerLite 83V+ lamp cover and tighten the screw. You are now ready to reset the Lamp Timer.

Reset the lamp timer on the Epson PowerLite 83V+ projector

Reset the Epson PowerLite 83V+ projector Lamp Replacement Counter only when the Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp has been replaced.

Press the MENU button on the remote control. The Lamp Reset Menu will appear.
Scroll down to the RESET ALL. Press ENTER.
A prompt appears asking if you want to replace the lamp.
Select YES and press ENTER.
Press MENU to exit.

Prolong the life of the Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp:

Extend the life of the newly installed Epson ELPLP42 with the following tips:

Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
Turn off the Epson PowerLite 83V+ projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours. An average use of four to five hours per day will ensure longer lamp life.
Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life

Tagged with: authentic projector lamps, Epson ELPLP42 lamp, Epson PowerLite 83V Plus projector, Epson PowerLite 83V+ projector, Epson projector lamps

Replacing the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 11, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Replacing the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp is quick and easy

Using the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp you can expect up to 3000 hours from your lamp if the Brightness Controls have been set to High. Setting the Brightness Controls to Low, gives you up to 4,000 hours.

Warning signs: when its time to replace

Watch for the signs that it’s time to replace the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp:

The projector image gets darker and starts to deteriorate.
The projector lamp flashes red.
The warning message REPLACE THE LAMP appears on screen.

A replacement warning message will also appear on screen. You can expect 4000 hours of lamp from the lamp depending on the settings and usage.

You can expect up to 3000 hours from your Epson ELPLP54 lamp if the Brightness Controls have been set to High.

Setting the Brightness Controls to Low, gives you up to 4,000 hours from the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp.

Find this lamp on Amazon from these authorized dealers:

6 reasons to buy an authentic

The Internet has been flooded with companies selling projector lamps. It’s critical to install a genuine Epson ELPLP54 rather than a compatible generic lamps. Although lower in price initially, generic, knock-off lamps end up costing much more in the long run

Many advertised their lamps as “generic and compatible” – a euphemism for a knock-off, copycat technology that produces an inferior and dangerous product. Don’t believe the cheap prices you see as there are hidden costs to installing generic lamps.

You get what you pay for and in the case of generic lamps it’s usually a long list of problems:

shorter lamp life than original lamps
toxic materials and carcinogenic parts including Krypton-85
prone to explosions
incompatibility causing damage to the sensitive electronics in your projectors
no guarantee or refunds
your warranty will become void

Be sure the purchase an authentic Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp for your Epson projector. Save yourself unnecessary headaches and buy authentic from a recognized dealer. You’ll be getting a far superior product with a replacement guarantee and tech support.

Read more about the 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp.

Compatible Projectors

The Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp is compatible with:

Epson EB-S7/EB-S8, Epson EB-X7/EB-X8, Epson EB-W7/EB-W8, Epson EB-S72, Epson EB-S82, Epson EB-X8e, Epson EB-X72, Epson EH-TW450, Epson EX31, Epson EX31B, Epson EX51, Epson EX71, Epson PowerLite 79, Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD, Epson PowerLite S7, Epson PowerLite S7+, Epson PowerLite S8+, Epson PowerLite W7, Epson PowerLite W7+, Epson PowerLite W8+, Epson V11H331020.

For step-by-step instructions on replacing your Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp, click on your projector listed below:

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp for the Epson EB-X72 projector.

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp for the Epson EH-TW450 projector.

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp for the Epson EX31 projector.

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp for the Epson EX31B projector.

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to change the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp for the Epson EX51 projector.

Click here for step-by-step instruction on how to change the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp for the Epson EX71 projector.

Click here for step-by-step instruction on how to change the Epson ELPLP54 projector lamp for the Epson PowerLite 79 projector.

Prolong the life of the Epson ELPLP54 lamp:

Extend the life of the newly installed Epson ELPLP54 with the following tips:

Keep your air filters clean to avoid overheating the projector.
Turn off the Epson projector and let it stand for at least one hour ever 24 hours. An average use of four to five hours per day will ensure longer lamp life.
Make sure there is enough airflow around the projector particularly if it’s been permanently mounted.
Learn more with Top tips for extending DLP projector lamp life

Tagged with: Epson EB-S7/EB-S8, Epson EB-S82, Epson EB-W7/EB-W8, Epson EB-X7/EB-X8, Epson EH-TW450, Epson ELPLP54, Epson EX31, Epson EX31B, Epson EX51, Epson EX71, Epson PowerLite 79, Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD, Epson PowerLite S7, Epson PowerLite S8+, Epson Powerlite W7+, Epson PowerLite W8+, Epson projector lamps, Epson V11H331020, Epsong EB-S72, Epsong EB-X72, Epsong EB-X8e

3 Steps to a new Epson Powerlite 83+ projector lamp

Shelagh McNallyPosted on January 11, 2013 Posted in FixYourDLP, Projector Lamp Replacement Guides — No Comments ↓

Follow our guide to change the Epson Powerlite 83+ projector lamp

The life span of the Epson Powerlite 83+ projector lamp ranges from approximately 3000 hours in HIGH brightness mode to about 4000 hours in LOW brightness mode.

Step 1: Know when to replace

When you are reaching the 3000 mark, have your new lamp ready for installation. Find the exact hours the lamp has been used on the Info Menu. If the number of hours is under 10, the time will be displayed as 0H.

Watch for the signs that the Epson PowerLite 83+ projector lamp needs to be replaced:

Dark image
Image that has deteriorated
Replace the Lamp message appears on screen
Lamp light flashes orange

Step 2: Buy authentic

shorter lamp life than original lamps
created toxic materials and carcinogenic parts including Krypton-85
prone to explosions
incompatibility causing damage to the sensitive electronics in your projectors
no guarantee or refunds
the warranty will become void on your Epson PowerLite 83+ projector.

Be sure the purchase an authentic Epson ELPLP42 projector lamp for your Epson PowerLite 83+ projector. Save yourself unnecessary headaches and buy authentic from a recognized dealer. You’ll be getting a far superior product with a replacement guarantee and tech support.

Read more about the 7 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Lamp.

Buy this lamp on Amazon sold by these authorized dealers:

Step 3: Install the Epson ELPLP42

Before installation:

Turn power button off and wait for light to stop flashing.
Turn off power swtich on the back of the Epson PowerLite 83+ projector.
Unplug the power cord.
Allow the Epson PowerLite 83+ projector to cool for one hour – it should be cool to the touch. Inside of the projector can be very hot since these machines operator under high temperatures and you run the risk of being burned if the projector has not cooled down.
Do not operate the projectors while any of the lamps are removed as this may result in malfunctions, fire hazard and other accidents.

Caution: Don’t touch the screen or the actual bulb with your finger since the oil from your skin can cause a black spot on the bulb.

Using the screw driver supplied, loosen the screw holding the Epson PowerLite 83+ cover in place.

Remove the Epson PowerLite 83+ lamp cover and place it to one side.

Using the screw driver provided, loosen the screws holding the Epson ELPLP42 lamp in place.

Grab the Epson ELPLP42 lamp by the two indents on the lamp. Gently remove the lamp.Pulling too quickly can cause the bulb to shatter. Learn what to do should the bulb shatter.

NOTE: The Epson ELPLP42 lamp contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle your used lamps!

Gently insert the Epson ELPLP42 lamp making sure it’s facing the right way. It should click easily into place. Do not force the lamp into the projector as you may break the light.

Tighten the screws on the newly installed Epson ELPLP42 lamp. Be sure not to tighten the screw too much or leave the screw too loose as this can stop the newly installed lamp from working.

Replace the Epson PowerLite 83+ lamp cover and tighten the screw. You are now ready to reset the Lamp Timer.