Epson Powerlite X12 Specifications

							PowerLite® X12
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
Future-proof connectivity from an affordable XGA projector.
Featuring XGA resolution and 2800 lumens of color/white light output 1, the PowerLite X12 produces crisp, 
bright presentations in any classroom or conference room, all at an affordable price. Thanks to HDMI digital 
connectivity, you can connect to the latest laptops and media players for high-quali\
ty audio and video with  
just one cable. Or, use the 3-in-1 USB Plug ‘n Play instant setup and easy-slide horizo\
ntal keystone correction 
to get your PowerLite X12 up and running quickly. Present PC-free slideshows or connect to an Epson DC-06 
document camera via the USB (Type A) port for added versatility. Closed captioning is included as well. The 
PowerLite X12 has all the tools you need for bright, engaging classroom presentations.
Crisp, bright presentations — XGA resolution and 2800 lumens color/white light output 1
Enhanced connectivity — HDMI, RS-232c, PC-free slideshows and direct connection to the 
Epson DC-06 document camera via USB
3-in-1 USB Plug ‘n Play instant setup — display your presentation, transmit audio 
and control your presentation   — all with one standard USB connection
Easy setup and greater positioning flexibility — 1.2x optical zoom, 
+/- 30 degrees horizontal and vertical keystone correction and Quick Corner 
®   
						

							3LCD technology — for quality and color 
that’s beyond amazing
Innovative technology with proven 
reliability 
•	 3	chips	for	full-time,	vibrant	color	
•	 25%	less	electricity	required	per	lumen	of	brightness when compared to 1-chip DLP 
projectors 
2
•	 Over	20	years	of	road-tested	reliability	built	into	every projector 
Energy-efficient E-TORL® lamp, exclusively 
from Epson 
•	 Delivers	more	lumens	per	watt	and	
lasts up to 5000 hours 3
•	 Minimizes	both	light	diffraction	and	light leakage
•	 Maximizes	your	presentation	time,	 while minimizing your costs
Amazing color and white 
light output 
•	 2800	lumens	color	light	output	and	2800 lumens white light output 1
•	 High	color	light	output	for	bright,	balanced, colorful images
•	 White	light	output	that’s	measured	 using ISO 21118 (a more rigid 
standard than the outdated ANSI lumens rating used by 
competitive products)
High-quality images with HDMI digital 
connectivity
•	 Delivers	both	audio	and	brilliant	video	content with just one cable
•	 Compatible	 with	the	latest	 laptops,	 Blu-ray	
® and media players
Enhanced connectivity
•	 RS-232c	to	connect	to	an	A/V	control	device
•	 Partner	your	projector 
directly with the Epson 
DC-06 document camera via 
the USB Type A port
•	 Deliver	PC-free	slideshows	 using a USB flashdrive 
(supports JPEG, PNG, GIF 
and BMP files)
PowerLite
®
 X12 MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
For	more	information	on	Epson’s	environmental	 
programs, go to eco.epson.com
Eco Features
Energy-efficient 3LCD light engine
Energy-efficient E-TORL lamp
Designed to be recycled 
4
RoHS compliant
Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay SM Transport Partner 5
The best-selling projectors in the world
Epson understands education and has a solution no matter what your teach\
ing scenario.  
Built with image quality and reliability in mind, Epson projectors enhance communication and 
inspire collaboration, while offering a low total cost of ownership. From long-throw projectors to 
ultra-short-throw, interactive, and all-in-one solutions, Epson has the model made for yo\
u.
11.6"
3.1"
9.0"
 Compact and portable design
 E-TORL lamp
Red
Green
Blue
Screen Lens
Prism
Mirror 3LCD chips
MirrorDichroic mirror
Dichroic mirror
Lamp
Mirror
3LCD, 3-chip technology
2800
TRUE-TO-LIFE COLOR
2800WHITE LIGHT
COLOR LIGHT
LUMENS            
						

							Advanced 3-in-1 USB Plug ‘n Play instant 
setup — for Windows® and Mac®
•	 Three	features,	all	with	one	standard	USB	connection	– Display your presentation
– Transmit audio
– Control your presentation
Easy setup and picture adjustments
•	 1.2x	optical	zoom	—	for	better	positioning	flexibility
•	 +	/-	30	degrees	vertical	keystone	correction	—	allows	for	easy adjustments when the projector is placed above or 
below the center of the projection screen
Horizontal keystone correction with 
easy-slide control 
•	 Project	an	accurate	rectangular	image	from	nearly	any	angle.	Even if your projector is placed to the left or right of the 
screen, you can make your presentation front and center.
•	 Use	the	easy-slide	control	bar	to	adjust	the	image	until	it	 reaches the shape/position you desire.  
Without horizontal keystone With horizontal keystone
New easy-slide image correction control bar
Quick Corner
•	 This	innovative	feature	allows	you	to	move	any	of	the	four	
corners of an image independently, to adjust each corner for 
a perfectly rectangular picture
PowerLite X12 
Additional Features
•	 Built-in	2	W	speaker	—	enhance	your	lessons	and	presentations	with	sound
•	 Carrying	case	included	— for easy portability and  protection when stored
•	 Remote	control	included	— new design for easy  navigation
•	 Sleek,	compact	design	— fits in any classroom or  conference room
Quick, convenient control
•	 Instant	Off	® —	no	cool-down	time	required;	it’s	ready	to	
shut	down	when	you	are
•	 A/V	Mute	Slide	—	control	your	presentation;	it’s	right	at  your	fingertips
•	 Direct	Power	On/Off	—	power	the	projector	on/off	with	 the flip of a wall switch
Energy saving features
•	 Sleep	Mode	—	set	from	1	to	30	minutes	to	save	energy	when no signal is detected
•	 ECO	Mode	—	change	the	power	consumption	settings	to	 ECO	mode	to	reduce	lamp	brightness	and	fan	noise,	and	
save power and lamp life.
Built-in closed captioning
•	 Helps	meet	ADA	508	requirements	for	students	with	hearing impairments
•	 No	need	to	pay	for	an	additional	decoder	and  its installation
•	 Easily	enabled	or	disabled	through	the	projector	remote  or	menu
High-efficiency filter
1.3x	bigger	surface	area	than	our	previous	generation	adds	
a higher level of protection.     
						

							PowerLite® X12
Multimedia Projector
Epson America, Inc. 
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806Epson Canada Limited 
185 Renfrew Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 6G3 www.epson.com 
www.epson.ca
1 
Color and white light output will vary depending on mode selected. White\
 light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.
2  Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2011. Average of 1038 shipping models for which manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels.
3  Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.
4  See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at www.epson.com/recycle
5  SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Epson, E-TORL, Instant Off, PowerLite and Quick Corner are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered 
logomark, and Better Products for a Better Future is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark, BrightLink Solo and Duet are trademarks and Epson Connection 
is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. SmartWay is a service mark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of 
their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. \
Copyright 2011 Epson America, Inc.  CPD-34750  8/11
Specifications
Projection System 
3LCD, 3-chip technology
Projection Method 
Front/rear/ceiling mount
Driving Method 
Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix
Pixel Number 
786,432 dots (1024 x 768) x 3
Color Light Output 
1 
2800 lumens
White Light Output 
1 
2800 lumens (ISO 21118 Standard)
Aspect Ratio 
4:3
Native Resolution 
1024 x 768 (XGA)
Resize 
640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA),  
1152 x 864 (SXGA1), 1280 x 800 (WXGA),  
1280 x 960 (SXGA2), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA3),  
1280 x 768 (WXGA60-1), 1360 x 768 (WXGA60-2),  
1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+),  
1600 x 1200 (UXGA60)
Lamp Type 
200 W UHE (E-TORL)
Lamp Life 
3 
Up to 5000 hours (ECO Mode) 
Up to 4000 hours (Normal Mode)
Throw Ratio Range 
1.48 – 1.77 (4:3)
Size (projected distance) 
30" – 300" (2.9' – 35.9')
Keystone Correction 
Vertical: ± 30 degrees (Automatic) 
Horizontal: ± 30 degrees (Slider)
USB Plug ’n Play 
Projector is compatible with PC and Mac 
computers
Contrast Ratio 
Up to 3000:1
Color Reproduction 
16.77 million colors
Projection Lens
Type 
Manual focus
F-number 
1.58 – 1.72
Focal Length 
16.9 – 20.28 mm
Zoom Ratio 
Optical zoom 1.0 – 1.2
Other
Display Performance 
NTSC: 480 lines 
PAL: 560 lines 
(Depends on observation of the multi- 
burst pattern)
Input Signal 
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/PAL60/
SECAM/SDTV/HDTV
Interfaces 
HDMI x 1 
Computer/component video: D-sub 15 pin x 1 
S-video: Mini DIN x 1 
Composite video: RCA (Yellow) x 1 
Audio in: RCA x 1 (L and R)  
USB connector: Type B x 1 
(USB display, audio and mouse control) 
USB connector: Type A x 1 
(USB memory/document camera) 
Monitor out: D-Sub 15 pin x 1 
Serial: RS-232c x 1
Speaker 
2 W (mono)
Operating Temperature 
41 ˚ to 95 ˚F (5 ˚ to 35 ˚C)
Power Supply Voltage 
100 – 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 
283 W (Normal Mode) 
2.9 W Standby (Communication On) 
0.4 W Standby (Communication Off)
Fan Noise 
37 dB (Normal Mode) 
29 dB (ECO Mode)
Security 
Kensington
®- style lock provision, padlock and 
security anchor bar
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Including feet: 11.6" x 9.0" x 3.1" 
Excluding feet: 11.6" x 9.0" x 3.0" 
Weight: 5.1 lb (2.3 kg)
Remote Control
Features 
Source search, computer, video, USB, power, 
aspect, color mode, volume, e-zoom, A/V mute, 
freeze, menu, esc, enter, page up and down, 
help, auto, mouse functions, user, num, pointer
Operating Angle 
Right/left: ± 30 degrees 
Upper/lower: ± 15 degrees
Operating Distance 
19.7' (6 m)
Support
The Epson ConnectionSM 
Pre-sales support 
(U.S. and Canada):  800-463-7766 
Internet website:  www.epson.com
Service Programs 
Two-year projector limited warranty,  
Epson Road Service program, PrivateLine
® 
dedicated toll-free support and 90-day lamp 
limited warranty
What’s In The Box 
PowerLite X12 multimedia projector, power 
cord, computer cable (VGA), soft carrying case, 
projector remote control, batteries, user manual 
CD, Quick Setup Sheet, PrivateLine support card 
and password protection sticker
Accessory Part Numbers
Genuine Epson Lamp  V13H010L67 
Replacement Air Filter  V13H134A32 
Universal projector ceiling mount   ELPMBPJF 
Adjustable suspended 
  ceiling channel kit   ELPMBP01 
False ceiling plate kit   ELPMBP02 
Structural round ceiling plate   ELPMBP03 
Adjustable extension 
  column (pipe) 8" – 11"   ELPMBC01 
Duet™ screen   ELPSC80 
ES3000 portable screen 
  (ELPSC26H)  V12H002S3Y 
ES1000 ultra portable tabletop 
  screen  V12H002S4Y 
DC-06 document 
  camera (ELPDC06)  V12H321005 
DC-11 document camera 
  (ELPDC11)  V12H377020 
BrightLink Solo™ 
  interactive module (IU-01)  V12H415020 
BrightLink Solo interactive module 
  with RM Easiteach (IU-01)  V12H415020RM 
Kensington security lock   ELPSL01 
AP-60 projector sound solution   V12H329020 
Component-to-VGA video cable   ELPKC19 
Pixie Plus control system  ELPSP10 
ELPSP02 active speakers  V12H467020
Packaging Specifications
PowerLite X12 
Dimensions 14.4" x 13.3" x 6.1" ( W x D x H ) 
Weight 9.0 lb
Genuine Epson Lamp 
Dimensions 5.5" x 5.1" x 5.6" ( W x D x H ) 
Weight 0.7 lb 
Master Carton 
Dimensions 26.1" x 11.5" x 6.8" ( W x D x H ) 
Weight 8.4 lb  
Units Per Master Carton 10
Replacement Air Filter  
Dimensions 5.0" x 4.1" x 1.3" ( W x D x H ) 
Weight 0.1 lb 
Master Carton  
Dimensions 12.8" x 5.3" x 4.7" ( W x D x H ) 
Weight 1.3 lb 
Units Per Master Carton 10
Video
Power S-video
USB (Type A)
L Audio R
Computer/Component Video
RS-232c
Product Name  
Product Code  UPC
PowerLite X12 Projector  V11H429020 0 10343 88489 2
Genuine Epson Lamp  V13H010L67 0 10343 88423 6
Replacement Air Filter  V13H134A32 0 10343 88586 8
USB (Type B)
HDMI