Discover how to print a test slip from your printer and how to interpret the information it provides.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Why should I print a test slip?
- How to print a test slip
- How to read a test slip
Why should I print a test slip?
Printing a test slip offers valuable insights into your printer! It verifies that your printer is powered on, paper is loaded correctly, and it can physically print. Additionally, it provides networking details about your printer’s internet connection.
Before printing a test slip, always ensure your printer is properly connected:
- Check if the power cable is securely plugged into both the printer and the wall outlet.
- Confirm that an Ethernet cable is connected from your printer to your router.
How to print a test slip
- Hold feed button.
- Turn off printer. Turn on printer.
- Let go of the feed button.
- Press feed one more time to clear error indicator
Please see the video below for a demonstration:
How to read a test slip
If you have successfully printed the test slip, you now possess valuable information regarding your network setup. While each slip may display this information differently, attempt to locate the following details on your test slip.
- MAC Address
- IP address
- Subnet mask
- Gateway
The image below illustrates an example of this information found on a test slip printed on a printer.
