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Printer Alignment Test Page

Use grids and borders to find crooked text, shifted printheads, or margins that print unevenly. Best for fixing alignment after installing, moving, or servicing a printer.

Preview of the Printer Alignment Test Page

Live preview — the printed page is generated at 300 DPI

Alignment

In the print dialog choose Actual size / 100% and turn off “Fit to page”.

What this page checks

  • Border 5 mm from every edge to compare margins
  • Millimetre rulers along all four sides
  • Center crosshair and corner marks
  • 100 mm circle and 50 mm squares to detect scaling or stretching

How to Print the Printer Alignment Test Page

  1. 1

    Prepare the printer

    Check ink or toner levels, connect the printer by USB or Wi-Fi, and load clean paper that matches the selected size.

  2. 2

    Print or download

    Click Print to open your browser's print dialog, or download the PDF and press Ctrl + P (Cmd + P on Mac).

  3. 3

    Use actual size

    Select your physical printer, set scale to 100% / Actual size, and turn off Fit to page, grayscale and draft modes.

  4. 4

    Inspect the sheet

    Let the ink dry, then check it under neutral light. Keep it to compare with a reprint after any fix.

Reading Your Results

  • Gaps or white streaks

    Usually clogged nozzles (inkjet) or dirty rollers.

  • Faint or washed-out areas

    Low ink or toner, or draft / eco mode switched on.

  • Doubled or blurry lines

    Printhead misalignment — run an alignment routine.

  • Wrong or shifted colors

    Calls for printhead alignment and color calibration.

Open the full printer diagnostic matrix

Brand-specific steps:

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