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Printer Test Online

Print a complete test page to check color, black output, grayscale, alignment, sharpness and print quality.

Preview

Printer test sheet

What you see below is exactly what prints: eight labeled sections on a single page.

After printing

What do you see on your print?

Issues you see

Tick every issue you see. Printers can have several at once. These are possible indicators only, not a definitive diagnosis of your printer.

Recommended next test

Grayscale Printer Test

Check gray tones and black output.

Printer Nozzle Test

Find missing lines and uneven output.

CMYK Printer Test

Check cyan, magenta, yellow and black.

Color Printer Test

Check color output and gradients.

Black & White Printer Test

Check black and grayscale printing.

Print Quality Test

Check text, lines, gradients and detail.

Printer Alignment Test

Check lines and print-head alignment.

Printer Margin Test

Check margins, scaling and paper position.

Print Quality Test

Check gradients, fine lines and output consistency.

Reference

Quick interpretation

What you seePossible area to checkNext test
Missing colorColor channel or print systemCMYK Printer Test
Faded colorColor density or outputColor Printer Test
Horizontal lines or gapsOutput or nozzle patternPrinter Nozzle Test
Black looks weakBlack density or outputBlack & White Printer Test
Blurry textText sharpness or print qualityPrint Quality Test
Double / shifted linesAlignment or registrationPrinter Alignment Test
Uneven marginsScaling or paper positioningPrinter Margin Test
Banding in gradientsTonal or color outputPrint Quality Test

This table describes possible indicators. PrinterInspect cannot identify an exact hardware failure.

Process

How it works

  1. Print

    Print the diagnostic page.

  2. Inspect

    Compare the printed patterns with the expected patterns.

  3. Continue testing

    Choose the symptom you see and run the recommended specialized test.

Compatibility

Printer compatibility

Works with printers that can print normal browser pages, including inkjet and laser printers.

HP Canon Epson Brother Samsung Xerox and more

HP Printer TestCanon Printer TestEpson Printer TestBrother Printer TestSamsung Printer TestXerox Printer Test

Browser-only

Your printer is controlled through your browser's normal print dialog. Nothing is uploaded to PrinterInspect.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I print a printer test page?

Choose your paper size and mode, then select Print Test Page and confirm in your browser print dialog.

What should I print first?

Start with the Full Test on A4 or Letter. It covers color, black, grayscale, lines, text and alignment.

What settings should I use?

Use 100% or Actual Size with the paper loaded in your printer. Do not use “Fit to page” or “Scale to fit”.

Should I use A4 or Letter?

Pick whichever paper is loaded in your printer. The sheet resizes to match your choice.

How do I know if my printer has a color problem?

Look for a missing or faded patch in the CMYK and color sections, or white gaps where a solid block should be.

How do I test printer alignment?

Check the crosshairs, paired lines and registration marks. Visible offsets can indicate an alignment or registration problem.

How do I test printer nozzles?

On an inkjet printer, print a nozzle test pattern and look for missing segments, broken lines or white gaps. These can indicate clogged or misfiring nozzles.

Does this work with inkjet and laser printers?

Yes. Anything that can print a normal browser page works, including inkjet and laser printers.