diff --git a/tests/applications/system-settings/tabs.pm b/tests/applications/system-settings/tabs.pm
index 9cdf4f7e..5b6a574c 100644
--- a/tests/applications/system-settings/tabs.pm
+++ b/tests/applications/system-settings/tabs.pm
@@ -48,6 +48,9 @@ sub run {
     assert_screen("settings_keyboard_shown");
 
     # Check the Printers tab (No printers)
+    assert_and_click("gnome_search_button");
+    type_safely("printer");
+    wait_still_screen(2);
     assert_and_click("settings_menu_printers");
     assert_screen("settings_printers_shown");