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How to Print a Test Page in Windows 10

MAHESH MAKVANA @maheshhari
AUG 11, 2021, 3:00 PM EST | 1 MIN READ

If you’re having trouble with poor text or image quality on your

printer, Windows 10 makes it easy to print a test page. We’ll show
you how to do it.

Windows 10’s built-in test page feature works for all printers, so
you can use it with your HP, Epson, Canon, and other printers.
Before you begin, make sure that your printer’s paper tray is loaded
with paper.

To get started, we’ll need to open Control Panel. To do so, click the
“Start” button, search for “Control Panel,” and select its icon in the
search results.

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In “Control Panel,” in the top-right corner of the window, click “View

By,” and then choose “Category” from the menu. This shows
Control Panel options in a category mode. Next, in the same
“Control Panel” window, locate the “Hardware and Sound” section
and click “View Devices and Printers.”

In the “Devices and Printers” window that opens, scroll down to the
“Printers” section. Here, right-click the printer that you want to test
and select “Printer Properties” in the menu.

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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.

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Your printer will print a test page, and it will look something like
this:

That’s all there is to it. Repeat as often as necessary, but be aware

that each test page you print uses up some of your ink.

If you experience issues with your printer, consider checking out

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our printer troubleshooting guide. It helps Yx many common issues

with most types of printers. Good luck!

RELATED: How to Troubleshoot Printer Problems on a Windows PC

M A H E S H M A K VA N A
Mahesh Makvana is a freelance tech writer who
specializes in writing how-to guides. He has been
writing tech tutorials for over a decade now. He’s
written for some of the prominent tech sites
including MakeUseOf, MakeTechEasier, and Online Tech Tips. READ
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