Epson Pro Z8255NL Product Sheet

PowerLite® Pro Z8255NL

MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR

Product pictured with lens

Ultra-bright performance in virtually any venue.

A powerful performer that’s easy to install, manage and maintain, the PowerLite Pro Z8255NL multimedia

projector offers 10,000 lumens of color/white light output1 for captivating presentations in virtually any venue,

even those with ambient light. Featuring XGA resolution, innovative 3LCD technology and a contrast ratio

up to 5000:1, the Z8255NL delivers brilliant images in lecture halls, conference centers and entertainment

venues. Setup and installation are easy with 360-degree projection, edge blending and more. Offering

diverse connectivity and a full suite of monitor and control features, this high-definition, high brightness

projector ensures easy integration with complex devices, plus a low overall cost of ownership. With its sleek

black casing, it’s ideal for staging and rental applications. Choose from a variety of optional lenses to meet

most any need.

Ultra-bright performance — 10,000 lumens color/white light output1; XGA resolution

Advanced features — edge blending, split screen and DICOM simulation mode

Diverse connectivity for easy integration — includes HDMI and LAN connectivity

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PowerLite® Pro Z8255NL

MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR

The best-selling projectors in the world

Epson offers a wide range of high-quality projectors to meet most 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 installable business projectors, Epson has the model made for you.

Image Quality

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

Green

Red

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Dichroic mirror

Dual lamps

Dichroic mirror

compared to 1-chip DLP projectors

• Over 20 years of road-tested reliability built into
every projector

Screen

Lens

Mirror

Mirror

Prism

3 LCD chips

Amazing color and white light output

The PowerLite Pro Z8255NL delivers 10,000 lumens of

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color light output and 10,000 lumens of white light output

for true-to-life, vibrant, colorful

images, even in ambient light.

For today’s color-rich, multimedia

content, users want a projector

that delivers both optimum white

and color imagery. That’s why the

industry has developed a new metric called Color Light Output.

LUMENS

10,000

TRUE-TO-LIFE COLOR

10,000

WHITE LIGHTCOLOR LIGHT

Always look for Color Light Output when
choosing a projector

• For optimum image quality and performance, the projector
you choose should offer equal levels of color and white
light output

• When the two measurements are not identical, images do
not look balanced

• Whites may be brighter, making the colored areas look dull
and flat

• The combination of color richness (color light output)
and brightness (white light output) is as critical as the
combination of bass and treble would be when purchasing
audio equipment

Blue

Mirror

3LCD technology

For more information on Epson’s environmental

programs, go to eco.epson.com

High color light output Low color light output

Eco Features

• Energy-efficient 3LCD, 3-chip technology

• Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay

SM

Transport Partner

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C2FineTM technology delivers blacker blacks

C2Fine technology offers smooth, uniform images with

exceptional contrast for better image quality. Based on this new

phase-compensation technology, light leakage is eliminated,

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allowing for the reproduction of blacker blacks. C

technology is combined with an auto iris, which allows for a

contrast ratio up to 5000:1.

Fine

Award-winning Faroudja DCDi® Cinema for
advanced video

The PowerLite Pro Z8255NL features a Faroudja DCDi Cinema

chipset, a video enhancement technology that produces

exceptional image quality without introducing artifacts. Faroudja

DCDi (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) was developed

to eliminate jagging, using a unique algorithm. This technology,

in combination with decoding, deinterlacing and enhancement

technologies, won an Emmy Award from the National Academy

of Television Arts and Sciences in 2001.

Enhanced Super-resolution technology for
sharp, dramatically rich images

• MakesDVDsandstandard-andhigh-denitioncontent
come alive via its mixed color separation techniques and
imaging simulation

• Delivers crisp, clear images with super high-quality resolution

• Sharpens blurry images that have been enlarged by a

general upscaling process

Super-resolution off

Super-resolution on

6-axis color adjustment

For special projection material such as high-quality

photographs or artwork, users can adjust the hue, saturation

and brightness for six colors: RGBCMY (Red, Green, Blue,

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow).

Advanced Features

Edge blending

Edge blending makes it easy to use multi-screen projection

and achieve a seamless panoramic image, in which color and

brightness match up, even in areas that overlap.

Split Screen

Split Screen 5 allows you to display content from two inputs

simultaneously, side by side, on a single screen with the

following features:

• Three layout options, as shown below

• Videoandpresentationmaterialsdisplayedsimultaneously

• The ability to run video on both screens

Layout Option 1:
50-50% split screen

Layout Option 2:
Main image on the left

Multi-PC Projection

EPSON Multi-PC Collaboration

utility allows you to display

four individual PC screens

simultaneously over the network

(wired or wireless), with another

12 users connected to the

same projector on Standby

mode. You can drag and drop

participants into or out of one of

the four quadrants. This feature is a great tool for meetings or

classroom projects where multiple users want to present and

compare their screens. You can also connect up to four remote

projectors at the same time and show the same multi-screen

image — another great tool for remote meeting setups.

360-degree projection

The PowerLite Pro Z8255NL can be

rotated 360 degrees in any direction

for off-axis positioning flexibility. As a

result, it can be used for a wide range

of applications, such as projecting

on the ceiling or floor, or as part of

a rear-projection system. EPSON

technology keeps the projector running without compromising

performance or causing overheating.

DICOM simulation mode

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine)

is a standard for handling, storing, printing and transmitting

medical imaging information. The projector’s DICOM Simulation

Mode enables users to reproduce images with an advanced

grayscale level that simulates DICOM Part 14. This mode is

ideal for viewing grayscale medical images, such as X-rays, for

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training and educational purposes

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Layout Option 3:
Main image on the right

Normal Mode DICOM Simulation Mode

Diverse connectivity

The PowerLite Pro Z8255NL offers HDMI, BNC and LAN

connectivity for easy integration with virtually any system.

Easy Management® with EPSON Monitor

EasyMP® technology makes it easy to monitor and control all

networked EPSON projectors. You can use the utility while

performing help desk services and proactively manage your

projector assets. Remotely power down your projector(s) to

extend the lamp life and produce energy savings. The utility

also allows you to set up e-mail notifications, verify and change

internal settings, and more. The utility is packaged on a CD

with the projector and can be used with a PC to check the

status of a projector. It is also available online at epson.com

Low Cost of Ownership

Schedule function

Using the convenient Schedule function, you can easily control

the projector at non-networked venues. The embedded “clock”

inside the projector enables it to do scheduled tasks without

having the “network stand-by mode” on. This saves energy, as

the projector can be turned off when not in use.

Memory function

The Z8255NL features a Memory function, which allows you

to store up to 10 settings in the projector’s internal memory.

This saves installers valuable time in setting up the projector for

various venues and events.

Tool-free design

Thumb screws are included

for easy connectivity and lens

replacement. This comes in

handy for rental and

staging applications.

Uninterrupted operation

The PowerLite Pro Z8255NL boasts a dual lamp system

(two 340 W lamps) that eliminates the risk of interruption.

If one lamp were to fail,

operation would continue,

using the other lamp. And,

replacements are made

easy with tool-free and

unobstructed access to the

rear control panel.

Protect your investment — long-life
electrostatic air filter

The PowerLite Pro Z8255NL filter is designed to protect the

optical engine, lamp and electronics from small dust particles

that can enter any projector. It has a recommended 10,000-

6

hour filter cleaning schedule

captures particles as small as three microns, due in part to

its pleated, expanded design. With one air intake and one

exhaust path, the PowerLite Pro Z8255NL offers an efficient

airflow system for optimum cooling of key components and

a reduction in dust-related problems. Additionally, it has the

capability to send an e-mail notification out through the EPSON

Monitor utility when an increase in temperature is detected, due

to clogging.

. The EPSON electrostatic filter

Easy maintenance

Offering convenient access to the lamps and filter, the

PowerLite Pro Z8255NL makes maintenance easier than

ever, even if the projector is ceiling mounted. The lamp cover

is located on the rear side panel and there are no screws, so

the lid can be removed without any special tools. In addition

to easy lamp and filter replacements, the Z8255NL includes

features that make it easy to monitor and control. With EasyMP

Monitor, users can access advanced status functions over the

LAN network.

Quiet, reliable liquid cooling system

Epson’s innovative system uses liquid to cool the LCD chips

directly. The liquid absorbs the heat and is then cooled by a

peltier device, which is then cooled by a fan, thereby keeping

the overall optical engine cool. This system design promotes

greater reliability and enables stable operation in temperatures

up to 122 °F (50 °C). In addition, it offers quiet, unobtrusive

operation and allows for off-axis installation orientations.

Easy Installation Tools

Lens shift

EPSON lens shift technology enables outstanding installation

flexibility with an incredible range of up to + or – 56% on the

vertical axis and up to + or – 6% on the horizontal axis. Users

can operate the lens shift functions using the remote control,

the projector control panel, or control commands.

Arc correction

Using arc correction, you can adjust each side of a projected

image in an arch or barrel-shaped way, making it easier than

ever to get a perfectly rectangular image.

Centered lens design

Featuring a centered lens design, the PowerLite Pro Z8255NL

makes installation easy to plan. Positioning the ceiling mount,

screen and projector can be performed individually and

independent of one another.

Six powered lens options

For great flexibility, the PowerLite Pro Z8255NL offers a total

of six lenses including short, wide, and rear, along with mid- to

long-throw lenses that allow users to choose the motorized

lens most suited for their environment. A quick release lever

allows for a fast, easy lens exchange. (Lens not included)

Test patterns

The PowerLite Pro Z8255NL also includes six test patterns

with precise setup features, including detecting distortion,

checking linearity, color reproduction and bleeding, and tone

production check.

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PowerLite Pro Z8255NL
Features and Benefits

Image Quality

•Powerful combination of brightness and true-to-life
color — 10,000 lumens color light output, 10,000 lumens

white light output,

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XGA resolution and 3LCD, 3-chip

technology

•Core technology for added reliability — durable LCD

chips; innovative cooling system and filter design

•Digital connectivity — HDMI with HDCP compliancy and

high-grade video processing

•Exceptional color fidelity — broad color reproduction

covers the DCI color gamut space for viewing movies as
film producers intended

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•Greater detail with blacker blacks — C

Fine technology;

up to 5000:1 contrast ratio

•Advanced video quality — Super-resolution technology

Advanced Features

•Easier installation — 360-degree projection and centered

lens design make it easy to install the projector in any
setting; thumb screws mean there’s no need for expensive
tools or equipment

•Powered lens — motorized zoom, focus, and lens shift,

controllable through the remote, RS-232 or IP

•Wide lens shift capabilities and arc correction —

vertical positioning of up to + or – 56%; up to + or – 6%
horizontal; ability to adjust each side of an image in an
arch or barrel-shaped way

•Split Screen feature — project two images (video or still)

side-by-side from two different sources simultaneously

•Edge blending — multi-screen projection, resulting in a

seamless panoramic image

•Demo mode — use just one projector to see a side-by-side

comparison of an image with Super-resolution turned on
and off

•Perfect for auditoriums and lecture hall venues — six

optional lenses including wide-, rear- and long-throw;
designed with a change-out lever for easy installation

•Direct On and Direct Off — allows a projector to be

powered on/off by use of a wall switch

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Low Cost of Ownership

•Protect your investment — recommended 10,000-hour

filter cleaning schedule

•Easy monitor and control capabilities — included

EPSON Monitor software allows for remote monitor and
control of EPSON networked projectors

•Value-added features — Quick Corner

image corner control; built-in closed captioning decoder;
cable interface cover

•Dual lamps with long lamp life — up to 3500-hour lamp

life in ECO Mode, up to 2500 hours in Normal Mode

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and easy, side-access filter

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for independent

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PowerLite

®

Pro Z8255NL

Multimedia Projector

Product Name Product Code UPC

PowerLite Pro Z8255NL V11H458820 0 10343 88903 3
Lens required

LAN

HDMI 1

S-Video

HDMI 2

Remote

Computer 1

USB

Monitor
Out
Service

RS-232

AC Inlet

Specifications

Projection System

High-aperture EPSON 3-chip, 3LCD technology
Projection Method

Front/rear/ceiling mount
LCD Driving Method

EPSON Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix
Pixel Number

786,432 pixels x 3LCDs

Color light output

10,000 lumens

White light output

10,000 lumens (ISO 21118 standard)
Aspect Ratio

Native 4:3, (supports 16:10, 16:9, 5:4)
Native Resolution

XGA (1024 x 768)

Contrast Ratio
(Normal, Dynamic Mode)

Up to 5000:1
Color Reproduction

16.7 million colors
Lamp Type

340 W x 2 UHE

Lamp Life

Up to 3500 hours (ECO Mode)
Up to 2500 hours (Normal Mode)

Brightness Uniformity (typical)
90%

Pixel Arrangement
Cross stripe

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Projection Lens

Screen Throw Ratio Range

1.63– 2.65 (Standard lens)
Size (projected distance)

60" – 500"
Type

Powered zoom/focus
F-number

1.65 – 2.51 (Standard lens), lens not included
Focal Length

36 mm – 57.35 mm (Standard lens)
Zoom Ratio

Optical zoom 1.0 – 1.61 (Standard lens)
Lens Shift (powered)

Vertical: ±56%
Horizontal: ±6%

Keystone Correction
Vertical: -30 degrees to +30 degrees
Horizontal: -20 degrees to +20 degrees

1 Color and white light output will vary depending on mode selected. White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.
2 This projector does not meet the DICOM standard Part 14 and should not be used as a medical diagnostic device.
3 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.
4 SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.
5 The Split Screen feature can only use one digital input source at a time. The other source must be an analog source (PC/Component or Composite video). However, two different analog input sources can

be used at the same time.
6 Recommendation based on normal room conditions. Cleaning requirements may vary depending on use, environment and other conditions. Cleaning intervals may be adjusted to accommodate the

environment in which the projector is used.
7 Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp brightness decreases over time.

Epson America, Inc.

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Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON, Easy Management, EasyMP, PowerLite and Quick Corner are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered

logomark and Better Products for a Better Future and C
Epson America, Inc. 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.
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Video

Video Standards

Analog: NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL / M-PAL /
N-PAL /PAL60 / SECAM
HDMI: 480i / 576i / 480p / 576p / 720p /
1080i / 1080p
DVI: None

Video Processing
3D Y/C separation, 3D noise reduction,
Mosquito noise reduction
DCDi — Directional Correlational Deinterlacing
Motion-compensated Interlace-Progressive
conversion (2:2,3:2 film detection)
Super-resolution
Closed captioning

Interfaces

HDMI x 2
Computer: D-sub 15 pin x 1
Video: BNC x 5
Composite Video: BNC x 1
S-Video: Mini DIN x 1
Wired Network: RJ-45 x 1
Wireless Network: Optional
Serial: RS-232c x 1
Hardwired Remote Jack x 1
Monitor-Out: D-sub 15 pin x 1
USB Type-A: For wireless only
USB Type-B: For service only

Networking

Connectivity

Wired: Integrated 10/100Mbps
Wireless: Optional — 802.11b/g/n
Wireless Security: WEP, WPA-PSK

(TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
Remote Control and Management

EasyMP Monitor
AMX Duet and Device Discovery
Crestron Integrated Partner and RoomView
Extron IP Link
PJLink

Other Features

Speaker

None
Audio Output

None
Operating Temperature

32 ° to 122 °F (0 ° to 50 °C) — Normal
32 ° to 104 °F (0 ° to 40 °C) — Above 4900 feet

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185 Renfrew Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 6G3

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Other Features (continued)

Power Supply Voltage

100 – 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz AC
Power Consumption

830 W (ECO Mode)
1050 W (Normal Mode)
15 W standby (Communication on)

0.5 W standby (Communication off)
Fan Noise

35 dB (ECO Mode)
40 dB (Normal Mode)

Security

®

Kensington
bar for security lock or cable, handles attached
to body for cable wrap

-style lock provision, anchor (metal)

Product Dimensions
(W x D x H)

Including feet (with standard lens):

21.0" x 28.9" x 8.9"
Excluding feet (with standard lens):

21.0" x 28.9" x 8.0"
Weight

48.4 lb with standard lens

Remote Control

Features

Brightness, contrast, tint, saturation, sharpness,
input signal, sync, tracking, position, zoom,
focus, lens shift, shutter, ID, source search,
split screen

Operating Angle
Front: Right/left ± 60 degrees

Upper/lower -45 to +15 degrees

Rear: Right/left ± 30 degrees

Upper/lower -45 to +15 degrees

Operating Distance
49 ft

Support

The EPSON Connection

Pre-sales support
U.S. and Canada 800-463-7766
Internet website www.epson.com

Projectors Programs
Three-year projector limited warranty, 90-day
limited lamp warranty, EPSON Road Service
Program and PrivateLine
support (U.S. and Canada only)

SM

®

dedicated toll-free

www.epson.com
www.epson.ca

Support (continued)

What’s In The Box

PowerLite Pro Z8255NL projector, power cable,
computer cable, projector remote control,
batteries, cable cover, user manual CD, Quick
Setup Sheet, PrivateLine support card, password
protection sticker, monitor and control CD

Accessory Part Numbers

Lens

Standard zoom lens (ELPLS04) V12H004S04
Long-throw zoom lens (ELPLL07) V12H004L07
Middle-throw zoom lens 1
(ELPLM06) V12H004M06
Middle-throw zoom lens 2
(ELPLM07) V12H004M07
Rear projection wide lens
(ELPLR04) V12H004R04
Wide zoom lens (ELPLW04) V12H004W04

Mount
Flush ceiling mount bracket V12H003B25
Mount bracket with extended pipe V12H003B26
False ceiling plate kit ELPMBP02

Other Accessories
Wireless LAN module V12H418P12
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
Hardware remote control cable set V12H005C28
Replacement remote control 1558838

Replacement Lamp
Single (ELPLP72) V13H010L72
Dual lamp kit (lamp x 2) (ELPLP73) V13H010L73

Replacement Air Filter Set
Replacement air filter set
(ELPAF23) V13H134A23

Packaging Specifications

PowerLite Pro Z8255NL

Dimensions 23.86" x 34.53" x 12.36" (W x D x H)
Weight 55.4 lb

Genuine EPSON Lamp
Single Lamp Dimensions:

5.6" x 8.0" x 6.2" (W x D x H)
Weight 1.4 lb
Dual Lamp Dimensions:

5.6" x 15.9" x 6.2" (W x D x H)
Weight 2.7 lb
Master Carton
Dimensions 16.5" x 28.5" x 7.7" (W x D x H)
Weight 16.9 lb
Units Per Master Carton: 10

Replacement Air Filter
Dimensions 3.7" x 12.9" x 1.4" (W x D x H)
Weight 0.3 lb
Master Carton
Dimensions 13.6" x 15.8" x 4.0" (W x D x H)
Weight 4.0 lb
Units Per Master Carton: 10