3M S55 projector lamp
The 3M S55 takes lamp 78-6969-9790-3, a 165 W lamp rated for 2,000 hours. It comes as a complete module, with the bulb already fitted in its housing.
The code printed on your old lamp or its housing should match one of the codes listed above. 3M and third-party suppliers sell the same lamp under several numbers.
The model number is on a label on the base or rear of the projector, and in the on-screen menu under Information. Still unsure? Send a photo of the old lamp and we'll confirm the match.
Which lamp does the 3M S55 take?
The 3M S55 uses 78-6969-9790-3, also sold as 456-8063, DT00671, PRJ-RLC-015, ZU0218-04-4010, ZU0218 04 4010, ZU0218044010.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
This model's lamp is sold as a complete module: the bulb comes fitted in its housing, so you replace the whole unit in one piece.
How long does the S55 lamp last?
78-6969-9790-3 is rated for 2,000 hours at 165 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other 3M projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the 3M EX46C, the 3M X45, the 3M X55.

