
In the Printer Sharing window, select Do not share this printer, then click Next. Once it finds the driver, type in the Printer name: (this can be whatever you want to call it), then click Next. If not, you may need to download the driver (for that specific model printer) from the manufacturers website.

Windows should find the driver automatically. Note: this will fill in the Port name: at the same time with the same IP address, this is OK. Under Hostname or IP address: Type in the IP address of the printer you intend to connect to. Select Create a new port and choose Standard TCP/IP Port, then click Next. Select " The printer that I want isn't listed "Ĭhoose " Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings ", then click Next. In the Devices and Printers window click on Add a printer.

In the Control Panel window select Devices and Printers. Using the Start Menu search (Magnifying glass icon - lower left taskbar) type "Control Panel". To do so steps are given above in this article.Instructions on adding a network printer by the IP address Another alternate method to print a test page is from the operating system itself.

Procedure is different for each brand you should check the manual of the printer for exact procedure. Q: Can we print test page directly from the printer?Ī: Yes, mostly all of the printer have an option to print a test page directly from the printer or from the utility / software installed in the computer. However, most people ask us, how do I print a test page in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Mac, and Linux? And here are the steps to do so on different operating systems. If you don’t use your inkjet printer regularly, then printing a test page every 3 to 4 weeks helps in keeping the flow of ink intact and makes sure that your cartridges don’t get blocked due to inactivity. In case you are having printing problems and aren’t sure if your printer is working properly, then instead of printing a multiple page document, it’s better to print a test page. In the Printer Properties window, click on ‘ Print Test Page’. Click the apple icon and select ‘ System Preferences’.ģ. If your printer is working fine, then it should start printing test page by now. In Printer properties window click on ‘ Print Test Page’.

