Epson Powerlite Pro G5950nl Users Guide

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Maintaining the Projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. All you have to do is keep 
the lens clean. You may also need to clean the air filter and vent. A 
clogged air filter or vent can block ventilation needed to cool the 
projector.
The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter. If any 
other part needs replacing, contact your dealer or a qualified servicer.
This chapter covers the following:
■Cleaning the lens
■Cleaning the projector case
■Cleaning the air filter...

134Maintaining the Projector
Cleaning the Lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
To remove dirt or smears on the lens, use a commercially available 
cloth for cleaning glasses.
Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power 
cord.
■To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free 
cloth.
■To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water 
and a neutral detergent and firmly wring the cloth...

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Follow these steps:
1. Press the Ppower button on the back of the projector to turn it 
off. After the projector beeps twice, unplug the power cord.
2. Grip the air filter cover tab and remove the air filter cover as 
shown.
3. Place your finger into the groove and remove the air filter as 
shown. 

136Maintaining the Projector4. With the front of the air filter facing down, tap it four or five 
times to shake off the dust. Turn it over and tap the other side in 
the same way to shake off the dust.
5. To clean any dust remaining on the air filter, use a small vacuum 
cleaner designed for computer and other office equipment to 
clean the front. If you don’t have one, gently clean the vent with a 
soft brush (such as an artist’s paintbrush).
6. Insert the air filter back into the holes in the cover,...

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7. Slide the air filter cover in until it clicks into place.
8. If the dirt is difficult to remove, the filter is broken or discolored, 
or you continue to see air filter related messages even after 
cleaning, replace the filter as described in the next section. 
Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800-GO-EPSON 
(800-463-7766) to obtain a new filter. 
Replacing the Air Filter
Follow these steps to replace the air filter:
1. Press the Ppower button on the back of the...

138Maintaining the Projector3. Place your finger into the groove and remove the air filter as 
shown.
4. Insert the new air filter into the holes in the cover, then press it 
firmly into place.
5. Slide the air filter cover in until it clicks into place.
Replacing the Lamp
The life span of the projection lamp is about 2000 hours if Power 
Consumption
 in the Settings menu is set to Normal (default), and 
3000 hours if 
Power Consumption is set to ECO. 
See page 142 to check the lamp usage. 
note
The air...

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It is time to replace the lamp when: 
■The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
■The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen when the 
lamp comes on.
■The  Lamp light flashes orange.
To maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp 
as soon as possible. 
You may also need to replace the lamp if the   
Lamp light flashes 
red. See page 147.
Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800-GO-EPSON 
(800-463-7766). Request part number...

140Maintaining the Projector3. Loosen the lamp cover screws (you don’t need to remove them). 
Then remove the lamp cover.
4. Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place (you can’t 
remove them).
5. Hold the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
 
6. Gently insert the new lamp. (If it doesn’t fit easily, make sure it is 
facing the right way.) 
note
Even when the lamp cover is 
removed, it is still attached 
to the projector to prevent it 
from falling when the 
projector is mounted on the...