HP Printer Test
Test your HP printer for color, black and white output, alignment, print quality, margins and scaling.
Works with HP inkjet and laser printers. Browser-based. No software required.
Test pages
Choose an HP Printer Test
Pick the test that matches what you want to check.
Printer Test
Complete check of black, color, lines and alignment. Start here if you're not sure which test you need.Color Printer Test
Check solid colors, gradients, tints and overall color output.Black & White Printer Test
Check black density, text sharpness, grayscale and black-and-white output.CMYK Printer Test
Check cyan, magenta, yellow and black channels individually.Printer Alignment Test
Check shifted, doubled or skewed lines and color registration.Printer Nozzle Test
Check missing segments and uneven inkjet output.Print Quality Test
Check text, lines, gradients and fine detail.Margin & Scaling Tests
Use the Printer Margin Test for clipped edges and the Scaling Test for incorrect physical dimensions.
Specialized tests
Start here
Not Sure What Is Wrong?
Not sure what is wrong?
Colors wrong or missing?
Black missing or faded?
White gaps or broken lines on inkjet output?
Text or colors appear shifted or doubled?
General streaks, fading or poor output?
Edges are clipped?
Printed dimensions are wrong?
Photos look wrong?
Workflow
HP Diagnostic Workflow
Print the printer's own test or diagnostic page.
Identify the visible problem.
Run the matching PrinterInspect test.
Follow the relevant troubleshooting page.
HP printer menus and diagnostic reports vary by model. Some models provide Print Quality Reports, alignment tools or other maintenance diagnostics. PrinterInspect does not replace HP's model-specific tools.
If the printer's own diagnostic page works but one document does not, investigate the document, application, driver or print settings.
Inkjet vs laser
HP Inkjet vs HP Laser
HP Inkjet
Focus on:
- nozzle output
- missing or broken lines
- ink status
- alignment
- paper/media
- print quality
HP Laser
Focus on:
- toner/output quality
- print density
- alignment
- paper/media
- quality diagnostics
Do not apply inkjet nozzle-cleaning advice to HP laser printers.
HP reports
Have an HP Print Quality Report?
If the HP printer provides a Print Quality Report or diagnostic page, print it first and inspect its patterns.
Depending on the model, the report may include text samples, color bars, alignment patterns or areas showing missing or streaked output.
Test patterns on this site are browser-generated. They are not official HP diagnostic pages.
Quick checks
Quick HP Checks
Work through these in order.
Use the correct paper/media type.
Check print-quality and color settings.
Check ink or toner status.
Compare the result with HP's own diagnostic page when available.
Do not replace cartridges immediately. Confirm the visible pattern first.
Compatibility
Which HP Printers?
Designed for HP DeskJet, ENVY, OfficeJet, LaserJet and other HP printers.
Test pages are browser-generated and are not official HP diagnostic pages. Applicability can vary by model, especially for inkjet-specific tests such as nozzle testing.
FAQ
HP printer testing: questions
How do I test my HP printer?
Start with the Printer Test if you're unsure which test to use. Otherwise choose the test that matches the visible problem.
How do I check HP ink or toner levels?
Use the printer's display, HP app or driver status. PrinterInspect cannot read supply levels.
What is an HP Print Quality Report?
Some HP models can print a diagnostic report with patterns such as text samples, color bars and alignment checks.
Why is my HP printer not printing black?
Check black supply, settings, cartridge installation and, on inkjet models, nozzle output. Use the black troubleshooting page for the next steps.
Why is my HP printer printing lines?
Identify whether the problem is a gap, streak, doubled line or color offset, then use the matching diagnostic page.
Do these tests work on HP LaserJet printers?
Yes. Browser-generated test pages can be printed on HP laser printers, but skip inkjet-specific nozzle advice.