Free tool
Printer test page
One page that shows if your printer is healthy: ink colors, gray levels, fine lines, alignment and text. Free, no sign-up. Print it from your iPhone or any computer.
On iPhone: open the PDF, tap Share, then Print.
Printer test page
Color · US Letter · 8.5 × 11 in
getprinter.app
Print at 100% / “Actual size”
1 · Ink colors and tints
2 · Gray scale
3 · Line weights
4 · Alignment
5 · Text sharpness
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
16 pt The quick brown fox 0123456789
20 pt The quick brown fox 0123456789
10 pt serif Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow. ÀÉÎÕÜ ß ¿?¡! @#&%
Printer test page
Color · A4 · 210 × 297 mm
getprinter.app
Print at 100% / “Actual size”
1 · Ink colors and tints
2 · Gray scale
3 · Line weights
4 · Alignment
5 · Text sharpness
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
16 pt The quick brown fox 0123456789
20 pt The quick brown fox 0123456789
10 pt serif Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow. ÀÉÎÕÜ ß ¿?¡! @#&%
Printer test page
Black & white · US Letter · 8.5 × 11 in
getprinter.app
Print at 100% / “Actual size”
1 · Gray scale
2 · Solid black
3 · Line weights
4 · Alignment
5 · Text sharpness
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
16 pt The quick brown fox 0123456789
20 pt The quick brown fox 0123456789
10 pt serif Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow. ÀÉÎÕÜ ß ¿?¡! @#&%
Printer test page
Black & white · A4 · 210 × 297 mm
getprinter.app
Print at 100% / “Actual size”
1 · Gray scale
2 · Solid black
3 · Line weights
4 · Alignment
5 · Text sharpness
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
16 pt The quick brown fox 0123456789
20 pt The quick brown fox 0123456789
10 pt serif Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow. ÀÉÎÕÜ ß ¿?¡! @#&%
How to print the test page from iPhone
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Open the PDF
Pick color or black and white, choose the paper in your tray, and tap Open the PDF.
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Tap Share → Print
In Safari’s PDF view, tap Share, then Print. Tap Printer and choose yours. If it isn’t listed, see “No AirPrint Printers Found”.
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Print at actual size
Leave scaling at 100% so the 5 mm corner marks land where they should, then tap Print.
How to read the results
| What you see | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| A color is faint or missing | Low ink or a clogged nozzle | Check ink levels, then run the printer’s nozzle check and head cleaning |
| White lines or streaks | Clogged nozzles or a dirty print head | Run head cleaning once or twice, then print the page again |
| Blurry or doubled text | Print head out of alignment, or wrong paper type | Run print head alignment; set the paper type to plain paper |
| Gray patches look tinted | One color is low, or color balance is off | Print the black-and-white page to compare; replace the low cartridge |
| Corner marks cut off | Scaling isn’t 100%, or the paper size doesn’t match | Choose “Actual size” and the paper size that’s in the tray |
| Faded black, sharp colors | Black cartridge or toner is low | Replace the black cartridge or toner |
Nothing printed at all? That’s a connection problem, not print quality. Try iPhone can’t find printer or print job stuck.
Questions people ask
Does a test page use a lot of ink?
Less than a photo. The color page uses solid patches, so it takes a little more ink than a page of text. If ink is low, print the black-and-white version first.
Can my printer print its own test page?
Usually, yes. Most printers can print a status, network configuration or nozzle check page from the control panel or setup menu. That page tests the printer alone. This one also tests the path from your iPhone or computer to the printer.
Should I pick US Letter or A4?
Use the paper that’s in your tray. US Letter is standard in the United States, Canada and Mexico. A4 is used almost everywhere else. If the sizes don’t match, the printer may stop and ask for paper or scale the page.
Why are the edges of the page cut off?
Most printers can’t print the last 3–5 mm at the edge of the sheet. The corner marks sit 5 mm in. If they’re missing, check that scaling is set to 100% or “Actual size” and that the paper size matches.
The test page won’t print at all. What now?
Then the problem is the connection, not the print quality. Start with iPhone can’t find printer, or clear a stuck print job.
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