Epson Projector Powerlite 1221 Specifications

							PowerLite® 1221
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
Break through to the next level.
The PowerLite 1221 breaks the mold for portable business projectors, delivering spectacular image quality 
and ease of use. The ultra-bright 2800 lumens of color/white light outpu\
t 
1, sharp XGA resolution and 3LCD, 
3-chip technology transform presentations into brilliant masterpieces with precise detail and true-to-life 
color. Breakthrough horizontal image correction with easy-slide technology and USB Plug ‘n Play instant 
connectivity make setup fast and easy, while HDMI connectivity blows open the doors for HD entertainment 
and media. The PC-free slideshow function lets you project JPEG files, without a computer, from any USB 
thumb drive. Whether in the conference room or on the road, the PowerLite 1221 delivers the performance 
and functionality you need for success at every level.
Amazing image quality — native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution; up to 3000:1 
contrast ratio
Super bright and colorful — 2800 lumens color light output, 2800 lumens 
white light output 
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							PowerLite
®
 1221 MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
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The best-selling projectors in the world.
Epson offers a wide range of high-quality projectors to meet almost any need. Built with image 
quality and reliability in mind, Epson projectors enhance communication and inspire collaboration, 
while offering a low total cost of ownership. From ultraportable projectors designed for educational 
settings to boardroom-ready business projectors, Epson has a model that’s perfect for you.
3LCD technology — for quality and color 
that’s beyond amazing
Innovative technology with 
proven reliability
•	 3	chips	for	full-time,	true-to-life	color
•	 25%	less	electricity	required	per	lumen	of	brightness when compared to 1-chip 
DLP projectors 
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•	 Over	20	years	of	road-tested	reliability	built	into every projector
Red
Green
Blue
Screen
Lens
Prism
Mirror 3LCD chips
MirrorDichroic mirror
Dichroic mirror
Lamp
Mirror
3LCD, 3-chip technology
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
•	 E-TORL	lamps	maximize	 your presentation time, while 
minimizing your costs
Low color light outputHigh color light output
Actual photographs of images taken from two competing projectors run in default mode. Price, 
resolution and brightness (white light output) are the same for both projectors.
Eco Features
•	 Energy-efficient	3LCD	light	engine
•	 Energy-efficient	E-TORL	lamp
•	 Designed	to	be	recycled	
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•	 RoHS	compliant
•	 Epson	America,	Inc.	is	a	SmartWaySM Transport Partner 5
11.6"
3.1"
9.0"
 Compact and portable design
 E-TORL lamp
Amazing light output 
•	 2800	lumens	color	light	output	and	2800 lumens white light output1 
•	 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)2800
TRUE-TO-LIFE COLOR
2800WHITE LIGHT
COLOR LIGHT
LUMENS           
						

							USB Plug 'n Play instant setup
•	 No	more	computer	function	keys	or	bulky	VGA	cables
•	 Just	plug	in	a	standard	USB	cable	and	instantly	project	video	and audio from your PC or Mac
®!
•	 Instantly	view	your	images	on	both	the	screen	and	your	 computer; one standard USB cable does it all!
•	 This	USB	connection	also	enables	you	to	maintain	control	 over your presentation with the page up/page down function 
on the remote control
Fast, easy setup and control
•	 Instant	Off® — no cool-down time required, so it’s ready to 
shut down when you are
•	 A/V	Mute	Slide	— control your presentation; it’s right at  your fingertips
•		Sleep	Mode	— set from 1 to 30 minutes to save energy  when the A/V Mute Slide is closed or no signal is detected
•		1.2x	optical	zoom	— offers great positioning flexibility
•		Direct	Power	On/Off	— power the projector on and off  with the flip of a wall switch
New horizontal image correction with 
easy-slide control technology
Epson’s horizontal and vertical image (keystone) correction 
means you can project a rectangular image from almost any 
angle. The PowerLite 1221 automatically corrects the image 
vertically.  And for horizontal image correction, just move the 
easy-slide control bar to make the necessary adjustments. Your 
PowerLite 1221 can be off to the side and above or below the 
screen, while your presentation is front and center.
PowerLite 1221 
Features
•	 Rich,	true-to-life	color	and	reliable	performance	— 3LCD, 3-chip technology
•	 Amazing	image	quality	— native XGA (1024 x 768)  resolution;	up	to	3000:1	contrast	ratio
•	 Super	bright	and	colorful	—	2800	lumens	color	light	 output,	2800	lumens	white	light	output
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•	 USB	Plug	‘n	Play	instant	setup	—	instantly	projects	audio	and	video	from	a	PC	or	Mac	via	a	USB	connection
•	 Horizontal	and	vertical	image	correction	— projects  rectangular	images	from	almost	any	angle;	just	move	the 
easy-slide	control	bar	to	make	the	necessary	horizontal	
image	adjustments;	vertical	adjustments	are	automatic
•	 HD	quality	with	just	one	cable	—	Digital	HDMI	audio/ video connection
•	 PC-free	slideshows	—	via	a	USB	thumb	drive
•	 Quick,	convenient	control	—	Instant	Off /On,	Sleep	Mode	 (A/V	Mute),	Direct	Power	Off/On
•	 The	ultimate	in	portability	— compact, lightweight  design;	carrying	case	and	remote	control	included
•	 Energy-efficient	E-TORL	lamp	—	up	to	5000-hour  lamp	life	
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•	 Filters	to	protect	your	investment	— with easy side access	for	hassle-free	maintenance
Brilliant image quality and detail
Resolution	defines	the	level	of	detail	and	depth	you’ll	see	
in	a	projected	image.	It’s	measured	as	the	number	of	pixels	
wide	by	the	number	of	pixels	high.	The	more	pixels,	the	
better	the	image	quality.
SVGA XGA
WXGA
WUXGA
800 x 600Meets	basic	
projection 
needs 1024 x 768Ensures	sharper	
detail1280 x 800Offers	the	highest	
quality	and	is	ideal 
for	widescreen 
(16:10) display
Without horizontal image correction
With horizontal image correction
New easy-slide image correction control bar    
						

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PowerLite® 1221
Multimedia Projector
Product Name  Product Code  UPC
PowerLite 1221 projector (U.S.)  V11H429320 0 10343 88418 2
Genuine Epson Lamp  V13H010L67 0 10343 88423 6
Replacement Air Filter   V13H134A32  0 10343 88586 8
Epson America, Inc. 
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson 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
Projection System 
Epson 3LCD, 3-chip technology
Projection Method 
Front/rear/ceiling mount
Driving Method 
Epson 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), 1152 x 864 (SXGA),  
1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+),  
1400 x 1050 (SXGA+)
Lamp Type 
200 W UHE
Lamp Life 
3 
Up to 5000 hours (ECO Mode) 
Up to 4000 hours (Normal Mode)
Throw Ratio Range 
1.48 – 1.77
Size (projected distance) 
30" – 300" (0.9 – 10.8 m)
Keystone Correction Automatic 
Vertical ± 30 degrees
Keystone Correction Manual 
Horizontal ± 30 degrees (easy-slide)
USB Plug ‘n Play 
Projects audio and video 
PC and Mac compatible
Contrast Ratio 
Up to 3000:1
Color Reproduction 
16.77 million colors
Projection Lens
Type 
Manual zoom/Manual focus
F-number 
1.58 – 1.72
Focal Length 
16.9 mm – 20.28 mm
Zoom Ratio 
Optical zoom 1.0 – 1.2
Other
Display Performance 
NTSC: 480 lines 
PAL: 560 line 
(depends on observation of the 
multi-burst pattern)
Input Signal 
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/PAL60/
SECAM
Interfaces 
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 2 (White/Red) 
USB connector: Type B x 1 
USB connector: Type A x 1 (USB memory) 
HDMI
Speaker 
1 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 
0.4 W Power off
Fan Noise 
37 dB (Normal Mode) 
29 dB (ECO Mode)
Security 
Kensington
®- style lock provision 
Padlock and security cable hole 
Password protect function
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 selection, power, volume, 
e-zoom, A/V mute, freeze, menu, page up and 
down, help, auto, mouse functions
Operating Angle 
Right/left: ± 30 degrees 
Upper/lower: ± 15 degrees
Operating Distance 
19' (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,  
EPSON
® PrivateLine® dedicated toll-free support 
and 90-day limited lamp warranty
Contents 
PowerLite 1221 projector, power cable, 
computer cable (VGA), USB cable, soft carrying 
case, projector remote control, batteries, user 
manual CD, Quick Setup Sheet, PrivateLine 
support card, registration card and password 
protection sticker
Accessory Part Numbers
Universal projector ceiling mount  ELPMBPJF 
Component to VGA video cable   ELPKC19  
Soft shoulder case for projector 
  and laptop   ELPKS16B 
50" portable screen   ELPSC06 
80" portable pop-up screen  ELPSC08 
Duet
™ screen  ELPSC80 
ES1000 screen  V12H002S4Y 
ES3000 screen  V12H002S3Y 
Epson DC-06 USB document 
  camera  ELPDC06 
Kensington security lock  ELPSL01
Packaging Specifications
PowerLite 1221 
Dimensions: 14.4" x 13.3" x 6.1" (W x D x H) 
Weight: 8.9 lb
Genuine Epson Lamp 
Dimensions: 6.3" x 5.6" x 5.6" (W x D x H) 
Weight: 0.7 lb 
Master Carton 
Dimensions: 28.4" x 13.1" x 6.8" (W x D x H) 
Weight: 9.3 lb 
Units Per Master Carton: 10
Replacement Air Filter 
Dimensions: 4.8" x 3.5" x 1.9" (W x D x H) 
Weight: 0.1 lb 
Master Carton 
Dimensions: 10.1" x 7.3" x 5.7" (W x D x H) 
Weight: 1.3 lb 
Units Per Master Carton: 10
Eco Features 
• Energy-efficient 3LCD light engine 
• Energy-efficient E-TORL lamp 
• Designed to be recycled
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• RoHS compliant  
•  Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay
SM   
 
Transport Partner5
Audio Out Computer/Component Video
USB (Type A)
Composite Video
Audio In
Power
S-video
HDMI
USB (Type B)