[E-15] Printing a Test Page in Windows

You can print a test page to make sure that the printer and computer are connected properly.
This procedure is described using screenshots from Windows XP Professional.
IMPORTANT
If an error message appears in the Printer Status Window

Follow the on-screen instructions to solve the problem, and then print a test page.
"Window for Checking the Printer Status and Settings (Printer Status Window)"
Load A4 size paper in the manual feed slot or paper cassette.

Open the [Printers and Faxes] or [Printers] folder.
  • Windows Vista: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers]
  • Windows XP Professional and Server 2003: [Start] → [Printers and Faxes]
  • Windows XP Home Edition: [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Printers and Other Hardware] → [Printers and Faxes]
  • Windows 2000: [Start] → [Settings] → [Printers]

Open the printing preferences dialog box.
  1. Select [Canon LBP5050].
  2. Click [File].
  3. Click [Properties].
NOTE
If you are using Windows Vista

By default, the menu bar is not displayed.
Use the following procedure to display the menu bar.
  1. Click [Organize] on the toolbar.
  2. Click [Layout].
  3. Select [Menu Bar].

Print a test page.
  1. Click the [General] tab.
  2. Click [Print Test Page].
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