Epson EMP-7100 Owner's Manual page 95

Caution: When you replace the lamp never touch the new lamp with
your bare hands. The invisible residue left by the oil on your hands
may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or gloves when handling the
new lamp.
6. Gently insert the new lamp by lowering it into position.
7. Tighten the screws you loosened in step 5.
8. Replace the lamp cover and tighten the cover screws.
Make sure the lamp cover is securely fastened. The projector
turns itself off if the lamp cover is open.
9. When replacing the bulb you should also replace the air filter
attached to the lamp.
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