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Confirm that Windows can communicate with a printer. Open the printer's Printer properties and select Print Test Page. Follow the steps in order and stop.

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# How to Print a Windows Test Page




## How do I print a Windows Test Page?




Open the printer's Printer properties and select Print Test Page.




Confirm that Windows can communicate with a printer.




Updated 
September 2, 2026
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5 min
Applies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11


 


Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.




**Before you begin**


Save open work. Confirm that you are working on the intended computer and that you are authorized to make the change.




## Open the printer




Go to Settings \> Bluetooth & devices \> Printers & scanners and select the printer.




## Open Printer properties




Select Printer properties. Do not confuse this with the separate Printing preferences window.




## Print the test




On the General tab select Print Test Page.




## Interpret the result




If the page prints, Windows and the driver can reach the printer. If it remains queued, inspect the queue, connection, and Print Spooler.




**Verify the result**


Repeat the relevant check and confirm the intended result before considering the task complete.


 


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