Epson Europe · Under 3,000 lumens · WXGA

Epson Europe EB-W12

2,800lumens
1280×800native
1.3–1.56throw ratio
2.3 kgweight

The Epson Europe EB-W12 is a 0.59" 3LCD projector rated at 2,800 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a 200w e-torl bulb light source rated for 4,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco). Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.3–1.56:1.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.3–1.56:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m2.6–3.1 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m3.9–4.7 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m5.2–6.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m6.5–7.8 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m7.8–9.4 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m10.4–12.5 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m13.0–15.6 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m15.6–18.7 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m19.5–23.4 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m26.0–31.2 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m32.5–39.0 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m39.0–46.8 m

Open in the throw-distance calculator →

Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)249 m²20.0 × 12.5 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)50 m²8.9 × 5.6 m
Lit city square (15 lux)17 m²5.2 × 3.2 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)8 m²3.6 × 2.3 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)5 m²2.8 × 1.8 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesWith Epson's 3-in-1 USB Display feature, one cable is all you need for picture, sound and page up/down control. With the PC-free feature, still photos can be presented directly from a USB stick
Aspect Ratio16:10 (WXGA)
Audible Noise37 dB / 29 dB (Eco)
Color Brightness2,800 Lumens 3 CLO
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComposite: RCA HDMI RS232: DB-9pin S-Video USB: A x 2 VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast3,000:1 (full on/off)
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Display Type0.59" 3LCD
FeaturesSoft Carrying Case
Image Size36.28" - 315.68"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers2.0 Watts Mono
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source200W E-TORL bulb
Light Source Life4,000 hours / 5,000 hours (Eco)
MSRPn/a
Power270 Watts
Projector Size3.03" x 11.61" x 8.98" (HxWxD)
Resolution1280x800
StatusDiscontinued Apr 2014
Throw Distance4.0' - 29.0' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.30:1 - 1.56:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 480p, 480i
Warranty2 Years
Weight5.1 lbs
White Brightness2,800 Lumens (ANSI) 1 / 2,240 Lumens (Eco)

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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