PrinterTester

PRINTER TESTER

- Test Your Printer Quickly & Easily -

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Quickly test your printer's performance and condition by printing test pages from PrinterTester. We offer free black & white or color test pages, as well as full text pages and completely blank pages. Check for streaks and smudges, extra lines, low ink, color accuracy, alignment issues, and other problems. Test pages are provided in PDF format and can be printed immediately or downloaded and saved.

Black & White Test Page

Black & White Test Page Black & White Test Page

A black and white test page for printing.

Color Test Page

Color Test Page Color Test Page

A color test page for printing.

Blank Page

Blank Page Blank Page

A completely blank page.

Text Page

Text Page Text Page

A full page of text.

WHAT IS A PRINTER TEST PAGE?

A printer test page is a type of diagnostic tool for your printer. It's a specialized sheet containing patterns, text, and color blocks that your printer can print. The page typically includes various elements like text sizes, images, and color gradients to assess your printer's performance comprehensively. By analyzing the printed output, you can identify a variety of issues affecting your print quality.

Printing a test page is one of the quickest and easiest ways to troubleshoot your printer, and is one of the first things to try if you are experiencing any issues. If there's something wrong with your printer, it can often be identified with a printer test page.

Test pages not only diagnose problems, but can also help prevent them. By regularly printing a test page, you can catch issues early on, like low ink or misaligned print heads. This will also help prevent your ink from drying out.

Ultimately, printer test pages are an indispensable tool for keeping your printer healthy. They're easy to use, free, and incredibly effective at keeping your printer running smoothly.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Test pages are able to reveal many potential problems. By analyzing the output of a printed test page, you can identify a variety of issues that could affect your print quality, such as:

  • Low ink or toner levels
  • Clogged or faulty ink cartridges
  • Clogged or misaligned printhead
  • Dirty or damaged drum
  • Defective or damaged toner
  • Alignment issues
  • Color accuracy issues
  • Paper jams
  • Connection issues

HOW TO

Before printing a test page, make sure your printer is connected to your computer. Some printers connect via USB cable, while others use Wi-Fi. Refer to your printer's manual for specific instructions. When you're ready:

  1. Choose a test page from the available options at the top of this page.
    • Usually, the test page will open in a new tab. Depending on your browser and settings, it may be saved to your downloads instead. If so, open the test page in a PDF viewer like Adobe Acrobat.
  2. Click the printer icon to open the print dialog.
  3. Choose your desired settings and click "print".
  4. Refer to the table below to analyze the results.

For occasional printer users, consider printing a test page once a week. This helps prevent ink from drying out and keeps your printer functioning smoothly.

ANALYSIS

After printing the test page, inspect the result to identify any potential issues. Here's a list of some common problems that may be revealed by a test page:

ProblemPotential Causes
  • Streaks
  • Faint or faded colors
  • Blank areas
  • Low ink levels (inkjet printers)
  • Low toner levels (laser printers)
  • Patchy printing
  • Missing lines
  • Distorted text
  • Clogged ink cartridge nozzles (inkjet printers)
  • Clogged printhead (inkjet printers)
  • Inconsistent printing across the entire page, even with a new cartridge
  • Faulty or improperly installed ink cartridge (inkjet printers)
  • Faulty or improperly installed toner cartridge (laser printers)
  • Blurry or doubled text
  • Slanted or misaligned lines
  • Misaligned printhead (inkjet printers)
  • Lines across the page
  • Black spots
  • Doubled text
  • Dirty or damaged drum (laser printers)
  • Incorrect color reproduction
  • Low ink levels (inkjet printers)
  • Low toner levels (laser printers)
  • Color calibration issue
  • Wrinkled paper
  • Skewed prints
  • Paper jam
  • Incorrectly loaded paper
  • Print job won't start
  • Connection issues
  • Printer is turned off
  • Out of paper

This table only provides a general overview. Consult your printer's manual for specific instructions on troubleshooting your particular model.