Hitachi CP-WX8255A projector lamp
The Hitachi CP-WX8255A takes lamp CPWX8255LAMP / 003-120708-01, a 330 W lamp rated for 2,500 hours. 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. Hitachi 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 Hitachi CP-WX8255A take?
The Hitachi CP-WX8255A uses CPWX8255LAMP / 003-120708-01, also sold as DT01291, DT01295, CPWX8255LAMP.
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 CP-WX8255A lamp last?
CPWX8255LAMP is rated for 2,500 hours at 330 W. Actual life depends on the lamp mode you run and how the projector is ventilated.
Does the same lamp fit other Hitachi projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the Hitachi CP-F500, the Hitachi CP-SX8350, the Hitachi CP-SX8350J, the Hitachi CP-WU8450, the Hitachi CP-WU8450J, the Hitachi CP-WU8451 and other Hitachi models listed on this page.