Free printer test page. Check any printer in one tap.
Choose a color, black & white or CMYK test page, preview exactly what will print, and send it to your printer. Works with HP, Epson, Canon, Brother and every other printer on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.
Toner, black ink, banding and fine lines.
Open →Color test pageAll inks, mixed colors and gradients in one print.
Open →CMYK test pageEach ink on its own to find the failing cartridge.
Open →What is a printer test page?
A printer test page is a short diagnostic print that shows whether your printer is working properly. It combines solid color blocks, a gray gradient, text in several sizes and alignment lines, so one glance tells you if ink or toner, the print head, the paper feed and the connection are healthy. Print one after setup, after changing a cartridge, after a long idle period or whenever output looks faded, streaky or crooked.
Which test page should you choose?
| Test | What it checks | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Black & White | Black ink or toner, gray steps, banding, fine lines | Laser and mono printers |
| Color | All inks, mixed colors, gradients and text | Color inkjets, general health check |
| CMYK | Cyan, magenta, yellow, black separately | Finding the failing cartridge |
| Alignment | Margins, skew, border straightness | After moving the printer |
| Streaks | Fine lines per color | Inkjets with lines or gaps |
How to print a test page
- Pick a testOpen the color, black & white or CMYK page.
- Set paper and printChoose A4, Letter, Legal or A3, then press Print.
- Use 100% scaleEnable Background graphics so colors print.
- Read the resultCheck the page in good light using the table below.
On Windows you can also use Settings, Printers & scanners, your printer, Printer properties, Print Test Page. On Mac use System Settings, Printers & Scanners. On iPhone tap Share, then Print.
How to read your test page results
| What you see | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal streaks | Clogged nozzles | Run 1–2 head cleaning cycles, then reprint |
| One color faded or missing | Low or empty cartridge | Check levels, reseat or replace |
| Gray bands or repeating marks | Worn drum or fuser (laser) | Replace drum or toner unit |
| Crooked lines, blurry text | Alignment or paper feed | Run alignment, load paper straight |
| Page cut off | Wrong scale or paper size | Use 100% scale, match the tray size |
| Blank page | Empty ink, tape left on, dry head | Remove tape, reseat, clean head |
Inkjet vs laser test pages
Inkjet printers spray liquid ink through tiny nozzles, so common faults are clogged nozzles and low ink, shown as streaks or faded colors. Laser printers fuse toner with a drum and heated fuser, so faults show as gray bands, smudges or marks that repeat at regular intervals. Use the color and CMYK pages for inkjets and the black & white page for lasers.
Is this a true CMYK test?
No, and we say so plainly. Browsers draw in RGB and your printer driver converts colors to ink, so no website can send exact CMYK values. These pages are still very effective at exposing a faded or blocked ink, uneven coverage and banding. For professional color proofing use a CMYK PDF from your print shop.
Common printing problems
The test page prints but documents do not
The hardware works. Restart the Print Spooler, clear the print queue, update or reinstall the driver and try another application.
The test page is blank
Remove protective tape from new cartridges, reseat them, check ink levels and run a cleaning cycle.
Colors look wrong
Match the paper type in the print dialog to the paper loaded, run a cleaning cycle and compare each color block to find the weak channel.
Frequently asked questions
What is a printer test page?
A printer test page is a diagnostic print with color blocks, a gray gradient, text samples and alignment lines. It shows whether ink, nozzles, alignment and connection are working.
How do I print a test page on Windows 10 or 11?
Open Settings, go to Printers & scanners, choose your printer, click Printer properties and press Print Test Page. Or print one of our pages from your browser.
How do I print a test page on a Mac?
Open System Settings, choose Printers & Scanners, select your printer, then print one of our test pages from Safari or Chrome with File, Print.
Can I print a test page from my phone?
Yes. On Android use the browser menu, Print. On iPhone use Share, Print with an AirPrint printer on the same Wi-Fi.
Why does my printer print a test page but not documents?
The hardware is usually fine. Restart the print spooler, clear the print queue, update the driver and try another app.
Is this a true CMYK test?
No. Browsers draw in RGB and your driver converts to ink. It reliably reveals faded colors, streaks and misalignment, not exact color values.
Why are my test page colors missing?
Enable Background graphics in the print dialog and make sure color printing is selected.
How do I print an A4 or Letter test page?
Pick the paper size in the tool, load the same paper, and choose that size in the print dialog at 100% scale.