NEC MT1040E projector lamp
The NEC MT1040E takes lamp MT40LP / 50018704 . 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. NEC 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 NEC MT1040E take?
The NEC MT1040E uses MT40LP / 50018704, also sold as 50018704, MT40LP.
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 MT1040E 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 NEC projectors?
Yes. The same lamp also fits the NEC MT840, the NEC MT840E, the NEC MT840J, the NEC MT1040, the NEC MT1040J, the NEC MT1045 and other NEC models listed on this page.