How To Print A Test Page On A Mac

By: Jabran Ali

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Last Updated On: January 6, 2024

When troubleshooting your printer, printing a test page can be a quick and easy way to ensure everything is working.

It does not matter if you are new to Mac or just need a refresher; I will show you how to print a test page on a Mac using my step-by-step guide.

Mac computers have a TEST A PRINT PAGE service you can use to print a test page.

Jabran here, and today I’m excited to show you how to print a test page on your Mac!

This method works on any printer, including Brother, HP, Canon, Samsung, Epson, Pantum, Kodak, Lexmark, etc.

How to Print a Test Page from a Mac – Quick

Turn on your printer and load a page > On your Mac, select Apple Logo > System Preferences > Printers & Scanners > Options & Supplies > Utility > Print Test Page > OK.

You are just a few clicks away from testing your printer confidently. So let’s get started.

How to Print a Test Page from a Mac

Here are the steps you need to follow to print a test page from your Mac:

  1. Switch on your printer and insert a blank page.
  2. Click the Apple logo at the top left of your desktop, then select System Preferences. 
    Step-2 Go To System Preferences
  3. Select Printers & Scanners. This will show a list of connected printers. 
    Select Printers and Scanners
  4. Choose the printer from which you wish to print a test page, then click “Options & Supplies.” This will open a pop-up window displaying the name of your printer.
    Go to Options & Supplies
  5. Switch to the “utility” tab, select “Print Test Page,” then click “OK.” Your Mac will then print a test page.
    Print Test Page Options

Wrapping UP!

As you can see, printing a test page from a Mac computer is much simpler than using a Windows computer. With Mac OS, you can print your test page effortlessly because this feature is available by default. 

A test page can help you identify any printer issues or verify your printer’s connection.

Now that you’ve learned how to print a test page on a Mac computer, you can continue printing the rest of your documents.

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Jabran Ali
Jabran is a printing expert with over 5 years of experience in the industry. He has a deep understanding of all aspects of printing, from the latest printer technologies and techniques to the finer details of color theory and print finishing. He will help you troubleshoot, and fix any sort of printing issues.

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