Printer test pages
Print one of these pages to check your printer is working and spot quality problems. Each sheet tells you what to look for.
Look for: solid, even blocks with no stripes; smooth tint ramps from light to dark; every color present. A missing or streaky color usually means a clogged nozzle or low cartridge.
Color test
Checks every ink color, tint ramps and skin tones.
6 pt: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789
8 pt: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789
10 pt: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789
12 pt: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789
14 pt: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789
18 pt: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789
24 pt: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog 0123456789
Look for: crisp text down to 6 pt, unbroken lines, a smooth gray ramp and a dense, even black block. Faded text means low toner or ink; white lines through the block suggest a clogged head or worn drum.
Black and text test
Checks text sharpness, fine lines and black density.
Look for: straight, evenly spaced grid lines; round circles (not ovals); all four corner marks fully printed. Jagged or doubled lines mean the print head needs aligning; clipped corners mean the paper size setting is wrong.
Alignment test
Checks print-head alignment, margins and paper size.