Benq MX842UST projector lamp
The Benq MX842UST takes lamp 5J.JCA05.001 . It is available both as a complete module (bulb fitted in its housing) and as a bare bulb for re-using your existing housing.
The code printed on your old lamp or its housing should match one of the codes listed above. Benq 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 Benq MX842UST take?
The Benq MX842UST uses 5J.JCA05.001.
Should I buy the bare bulb or the module?
Both are available. The module is the bulb already fitted in its housing and is the quicker swap. The bare bulb is cheaper and re-uses your existing housing, but you move the bulb across yourself.
How long does the MX842UST lamp last?
Rated life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated; the lamp's own page lists the figure where the manufacturer publishes one.
Does the same lamp fit other Benq projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Benq DW843UST, the Benq DX842UST, the Benq MW831UST, the Benq MW842UST, the Benq MW843UST, the Benq MX843UST.