macOS: how to print a test page

Printing software of printer manufacturers sometimes provides the possibility to print a test page. This is useful to test if printer works as expected and if all colors are correctly printed. If you are on macOS, this can be done with tools already included in the system.

To print a test page on a macOS, follow these steps:

1. Open “System Preferences”.
2. Click on “Printers & Scanners” (or “Print & Scan” depending on your macOS version).
3. Select the printer you want to print a test page from.
4. Click the “Open Print Queue”.
5. A new window will open, showing the print queue for the selected printer.
6. Look for the “Printer” menu at the top of the window and select “Print Test Page” or “Print Test Sheet.”
7. Your printer will now print a test page.

Please note that the specific steps may vary slightly depending on your macOS version.

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