{"id":22253,"date":"2015-03-30T00:46:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-30T07:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/?p=22253"},"modified":"2015-03-30T00:46:00","modified_gmt":"2015-03-30T07:46:00","slug":"optoma-ex542i-projector-lamp-replacement-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.screenandprojector.com\/2015\/03\/30\/optoma-ex542i-projector-lamp-replacement-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Optoma EX542i projector lamp replacement guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/uploads\/Optoma-EX542i_projector_BL-FP180E-SP.8EF01GC01_projector_lamp.jpg\" class='wp-img-bg-off' rel='mygallery'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-22254\" style=\"margin: 20px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/uploads\/Optoma-EX542i_projector_BL-FP180E-SP.8EF01GC01_projector_lamp-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"Optoma-EX542i_projector_BL-FP180E-SP.8EF01GC01_projector_lam\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" \/><\/a>Replace the Optoma EX542i projector lamp using this guide.<\/h3>\n<p>With its wide screen format the <strong>Optoma EX542i<\/strong> projector is perfect for 3D gaming or HD viewing. The\u00a0<strong>Optoma EX542i projector lamp<\/strong> will need to be changed after 3000 hours of use.<\/p>\n<h3>Why buy authentic?<\/h3>\n<p>Be sure to buy an authentic projector lamp in order to keep your projector working properly and avoid safety and health issues from counterfeit lamps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generic lamps have a much <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/2011\/11\/11\/go-with-original-replacement-projection-lamps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shorter life <\/a><\/li>\n<li>These lamps<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/2012\/05\/25\/consumer-alert-dangers-counterfeit_projector_lamps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> use toxic chemicals as substitutes <\/a>since they don\u2019t have access to the proper materials<\/li>\n<li>Copycat lamps are<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/2011\/11\/21\/protect-yourself-against-counterfeits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> more prone to overheat and explode <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/2011\/12\/02\/7-tips-for-spotting-counterfeits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Generic lamps are not properly calibrated<\/a> to work with the sensitive electronics in projectors and installing can void the guarantee on your<strong> Optoma <\/strong><strong>EX542<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your <strong>Optoma EX542i<\/strong> uses the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discount-merchant.com\/optoma-bl-fp180e-replacement-projector-lamp-with-housing-by-osram.html#.WJC4exA_Uwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optoma BL-FP180E<\/a> projector lamp.<\/p>\n<h3>Find this lamp sold on Amazon by these authorized distributors:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00FJYMVKE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00FJYMVKE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=fixyourdlp07-20&amp;linkId=32c139f1a5adcbd924ae0d478315ae84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optoma BL-FP180E &#8211; projector lamp (BL-FP180E) &#8211;<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=fixyourdlp07-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00FJYMVKE\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00C74NQSK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00C74NQSK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=fixyourdlp07-20&amp;linkId=eb6c02c0b3639d60b8225be30ab6804f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optoma BL-FP180E Projector Brand New High Quality Original Projector Bulb<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=fixyourdlp07-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00C74NQSK\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00C65PG6A\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00C65PG6A&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=fixyourdlp07-20&amp;linkId=2744956aae053e01ae913f918ddaf905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OPTOMA BL-FP180E \/ SP.8EF01GC01,P-VIP,180W Projector lamp for EW533ST<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=fixyourdlp07-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00C65PG6A\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B009FJ13Q2\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B009FJ13Q2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=fixyourdlp07-20&amp;linkId=90adee0d4061452d0fb7849b78565ed4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BL-FP180E Lamp Module for Projector OPTOMA ES523ST EW533ST EX542 GT360 GT700 GT720 TX540 TX542 DW531ST EX540<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=fixyourdlp07-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B009FJ13Q2\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ac&amp;ref=tf_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=fixyourdlp07-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00FJYMVKE&amp;asins=B00FJYMVKE&amp;linkId=241e6994a316f9710db40a0667cd1ab9&amp;show_border=false&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true&amp;price_color=333333&amp;title_color=0066c0&amp;bg_color=ffffff\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>When do you need a new projector lamp!<\/h3>\n<p>When the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.discount-merchant.com\/optoma-bl-fp180e-replacement-projector-lamp-with-housing-by-osram.html#.WJC4exA_Uwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optoma BL-FP180E<\/a> projector lamp life is reaching end of life, you&#8217;ll see a warning sign appear on screen.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/uploads\/Optoma_EX542_BL-FPI80E_projector_lamp_warning.jpg\" class='wp-img-bg-off' rel='mygallery'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22151 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/uploads\/Optoma_EX542_BL-FPI80E_projector_lamp_warning.jpg\" alt=\"Optoma_EX542i_BL-FPI80E_projector_lamp_warning\" width=\"456\" height=\"73\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nReplace the lamp immediately when you see this warning signs. Using the lamp beyond its recommended 3000 hours can result in the lamp exploding inside the projector. This results in a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/2012\/07\/16\/what-to-do-when-your-projector-lamp-explodes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">messy and time consuming clean up job<\/a>. Watch for these other signs that the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.discount-merchant.com\/optoma-bl-fp180e-replacement-projector-lamp-with-housing-by-osram.html#.WJC4exA_Uwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optoma BL-FP180E<\/a> lamp may be reaching it&#8217;s end of life:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the Lamp LED flashing amber<\/li>\n<li>picture has poor colour quality<\/li>\n<li>image vibrancy and definition has deteriorated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Installing a new Optoma <strong>EX542i<\/strong> lamp<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Pre-installation safety preparation:<\/strong><br \/>\nFollow these important safety tips before installing a new\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.discount-merchant.com\/optoma-bl-fp180e-replacement-projector-lamp-with-housing-by-osram.html#.WJC4exA_Uwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optoma BL-FP180E<\/a> into your <strong>Optoma EX542i<\/strong> projector. <strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power\/Standby button.<\/li>\n<li>Allow the projector to cool down for at least 30 minutes. If should be cool to the touch. The <strong>Optoma EX542i<\/strong> runs at a high temperature and you can burn yourself badly if you don\u2019t allow the projector to cool down.<\/li>\n<li>Disconnect the power cord.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step-by-step instructions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Remove the old lamp<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/uploads\/Optoma_EX542__projector_BL-FPI80E_replace_projector_lamp.jpg\" class='wp-img-bg-off' rel='mygallery'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-22149 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/uploads\/Optoma_EX542__projector_BL-FPI80E_replace_projector_lamp.jpg\" alt=\"Optoma_EX542i__projector_BL-FPI80E_replace_projector_lamp\" width=\"435\" height=\"498\" \/><\/a>1: <\/strong>Use a screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the projector lamp cover in place. The <strong>Optoma EX542i projector <\/strong>should be cool to the touch.<br \/>\n<strong> 2:<\/strong> Remove the lamp cover and place to one side. Don&#8217;t lose the screws to the cover as the projector will not turn back on until the projector lamp cover has been properly installed.<br \/>\n<strong>3: <\/strong>Remove both screws holding the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discount-merchant.com\/p-1583-optoma-bl-fp180e-lamp-replacement-sp8ef01gc01.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BL-FP180E (SP.8EF01GC01)<\/a> projector lamp in place.Lift the wire handle on the lamp and gently remove it from the projector. Be careful not to hit the lamp or you can cause it to break.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NOTE: The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.discount-merchant.com\/optoma-bl-fp180e-replacement-projector-lamp-with-housing-by-osram.html#.WJC4exA_Uwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optoma BL-FP180E<\/a> contains mercury and should not be thrown into regular garbage. Recycle<\/strong> this lamp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Install the new lamp:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/uploads\/Optoma_Ex542_BL-FPI80E_install_new_projector_lamp.jpg\" class='wp-img-bg-off' rel='mygallery'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-22150 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/uploads\/Optoma_Ex542_BL-FPI80E_install_new_projector_lamp.jpg\" alt=\"Optoma_Ex542i_BL-FPI80E_install_new_projector_lamp\" width=\"233\" height=\"209\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take the new\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.discount-merchant.com\/optoma-bl-fp180e-replacement-projector-lamp-with-housing-by-osram.html#.WJC4exA_Uwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optoma BL-FP180E<\/a> projector lamp out of its packaging and lift the handle on the lamp.<\/li>\n<li>Gently place it into the projector making sure not to touch the actual bulb. Oil from fingerprint marks can burn black spots onto the lamp when it heats up.<\/li>\n<li>Tighten the screws on the projector lamp.<\/li>\n<li>Close the lid. Tighten the cover screws.<\/li>\n<li>You are now ready to reset the lamp timer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Reset the Optoma <strong>EX542i<\/strong> projector lamp timer<\/h3>\n<p>Your <strong>Optoma EX542i <\/strong> comes equipped with an automatic projector lamp timer that tracks the number of hours left for the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.discount-merchant.com\/optoma-bl-fp180e-replacement-projector-lamp-with-housing-by-osram.html#.WJC4exA_Uwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optoma BL-FP180E<\/a> lamp. Each time you change the lamp you need to reset the lamp timer. Failure to do so may cause the projector to use the lamp over the recommended period of time resulting in the lamp exploding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/uploads\/Optoma_EX542_BL-FPI80E_reset_lamp_timer.jpg\" class='wp-img-bg-off' rel='mygallery'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-22152 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/uploads\/Optoma_EX542_BL-FPI80E_reset_lamp_timer.jpg\" alt=\"Optoma_EX542_BL-FPI80E_reset_lamp_timer\" width=\"371\" height=\"376\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">To reset the lamp timer:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>MENU<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>OPTIONS<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Lamp Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Lamp Reset<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Yes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>TIP FOR LONGER LAMP LIFE:<\/strong><br \/>\nUnder <strong>Brightness Mode:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose <strong>STD<\/strong> to dim the projector lamp and lower power consumption making the lamp<strong> last longer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>BRIGHT<\/strong> to make the lamp brighter <strong>but decrease<\/strong> lamp life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learn the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fixyourdlp.com\/2012\/07\/27\/top-tips-for-extending-projector-lamp-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TOP Tips for extending the lamp life<\/a> in your Optoma\u00a0EX542i projector.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Replace the Optoma EX542i projector lamp using this guide. 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