How To Test The Printer Equipment ( print test page )

We can determine whether the printer itself is functioning properly or not by printing a test page using selections on the printer's display menu to do so. The instructions below apply to the public HP4050 and HP4100 printers. (Other printer models may have menu options with slighly different names).

Test the printer equipment using print test page

• Press the Menu button on the printer until the Information Menu appears in the display menu. (On older models this menu may be called Test Menu).

• Press the Item button on the printer until Print Configuration appears in the display menu. (On older models this item may be called Print Self-test).

• Press Select to print a test page.

• If the printer is working properly, a test page will print.

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