How can I verify that my Epson printer is successfully connected and ready to print on my Mac via cable?

To verify the connection, go to Apple menu > System Settings (or System Preferences) > Printers & Scanners. Look for your Epson printer in the list. Its status should indicate 'Idle' or 'Ready' if it's successfully connected and recognized. You can also try printing a test page from any application (e.g., TextEdit, Pages) by selecting 'Print' and choosing your Epson printer to see if a print job processes successfully.