List the steps to print a test page in windows.

List the steps to print a test page in windows.

A printer test page is a test print that checks the efficiency of your printers and the magnitude of colours that are being pushed through the printer head. Almost all modern-day printers have built-in software to print a test page to check for printer ink. The procedure varies from brand to brand and there is no single button available, making it tricky to print directly from your printer. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to print a test page in Windows 10 to confirm that your printer and computer can communicate and you can check the efficiency of your printer.

1- In the search bar on the taskbar (located at the bottom left of your computer screen) and search for “Printers and Scanners” or “Printer”.

2- Click on the Printers and Scanners option and you will see a new box opens up in front of you.

List the steps to print a test page in windows.

3- Look for your printer in the list provided by the system After locating your printer, click on the printer and select “Manage”

List the steps to print a test page in windows.

4- Under Manage your device lists, you can see the very first option to “Print a test page”

List the steps to print a test page in windows.

6- Click on the option and check your printer to see if the page was printed correctly.

7- If you feel the print quality was not good, try replacing the printer ink or cartridge and repeat step 4, 5 and 6.

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1) Press the Windows and R keys on your keyboard at the same time

2) Type control printers in the Run box and press enter.

3) Right-click on your printer and select Printer properties (Note: do not select Properties as the option for print test page will not appear)

4) In the general tab click Print test page

**For touchscreen computers please touch to click and touch and hold to right click**

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How do I print a test page in Windows?

Click on the Windows Start Button..
Select Control Panel..
Double-click Printers and Faxes..
Right-click the printer, then click Properties..
Click Print a Test Page..
After the Test Page has printed, click OK..

How do I print a test paper in Windows 10?

Here, right-click the printer that you want to test and select “Printer Properties” in the menu. Windows 10 will open the printer's Properties window. At the top of this window, click the “General” tab. Then, click “Print Test Page” at the bottom of the window to start printing a sample page.

How do I print a test page from Word?

On the start page type the word "printer," a search is automatically performed. Click Settings..
Click on the Windows Start Button..
Select Control Panel..
Double-click Printer..
Right-click the printer and click Properties..
Click Print Test Page..
After the test page has printed, click Close..

How do I print my own test page?

Print a Self Test/Device Configuration page in Windows Right click on the printer icon, and then click Printing Preferences. The Printer Preferences window displays. Click the Services tab, and then select Config Page from the Print Information Pages drop-down menu. Click Print.