Which of these methods would be the best way to test the functionality of your Windows printer driver?
A) Run a test print from the printer’s console
B) Run a test print from Printer Properties
C) Run a test print from your favorite word processing application
D) Run a test print using a document from another computer
E) Are you out of ink AGAIN?
The answer: B) Run a test print from Printer Properties
The Windows test print is designed to test the capabilities of the print driver by sending a relatively simple output page using the Windows printing system. Instead of complicating the issue with third-party applications, the built-in test print narrows your troubleshooting to just the necessary components.
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