Print this complete sheet
Use Normal quality, 100% scale, and the paper size loaded in your HP. This checks the app, driver, USB or Wi-Fi path, and printer output.
HP printer guide
HP printer test page
Print a full-path browser diagnostic, then compare it with an HP Print Quality Report or Printer Status Report. The difference tells you where to troubleshoot next.
- DeskJet, ENVY, OfficeJet and Smart Tank
- Useful for Color and mono LaserJet
- Browser and printer self-test workflow
01 / Test type
02 / Paper
Generated locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
PRINTCHECK / DIAGNOSTIC 01A4 • 100% SCALE
PRINTER OUTPUT TEST
Complete
CCyan
MMagenta
YYellow
KBlack
COLOR BLEND
GRAYSCALE0 → 100% K
TYPE SHARPNESS18 pt — Sharp edges & rich black12 pt — The quick brown fox jumps over 0123456789
8 pt — Fine text should remain crisp, evenly filled and easy to read without halos, feathering or broken strokes.
6 pt — If this line is legible and consistent, your printer is resolving small type well.Print it right
Three settings make the test useful.
A scaled or economy-mode print can look like a printer fault. Start with a controlled print before changing ink, toner, or hardware.
Print HP’s internal report
In the HP app or printer control panel, open Tools, Reports, Printer Reports, or Print Quality Tools. Choose a Print Quality or Printer Status report.
Compare before cleaning
A matching defect on both sheets points to supplies or hardware. A clean HP report with a faulty browser sheet points toward software, driver, queue, or settings.
Read the result
Let the comparison choose the repair path.
What you seeLikely meaningNext move
Both pages show white streaks
An ink channel may be clogged or empty; on LaserJet, toner transfer or an imaging component may be uneven.
Use HP’s guided quality tool for the model. Run cleaning only for the appropriate printer technology.
HP report is clean; browser page fails
The print engine works independently. Driver, app, queue, connection, or print preset is likely.
Reset preferences, clear the queue, select the exact HP model, and print from another browser or app.
Black text is faded
Economy mode, low black ink or toner, a blocked black channel, or an incorrect paper setting can reduce density.
Disable Draft/EconoMode, verify the black supply, and compare the black-only test.
Lines or text are doubled
Inkjet alignment may be off; on laser models, paper movement or imaging components may be involved.
Run HP alignment for inkjets. For laser printers, inspect the internal quality report for repeating geometry.
01 / Inkjet
DeskJet, ENVY, OfficeJet and Smart Tank.
HP inkjets can show similar symptoms from different causes: low supply, a vent or flow issue, dried nozzles, alignment, or a driver preset. Start with the Print Quality Report and the least aggressive maintenance step; repeated cleaning can consume significant ink.
- Confirm protective tape is removed from new cartridges
- Use Align only when lines or color registration are displaced
- Pause between cleaning cycles and compare the same test sheet
02 / Laser
LaserJet: use the pattern of the defect.
LaserJet printers use toner and imaging components, not nozzles. A pale page may be supply or economy-mode related; smears can involve media or fusing; a mark that repeats at a regular distance usually follows a rotating component.
- Match the paper type in the driver
- Let the fuser cool before any inspection
- Use HP’s model-specific report and service documentation
FAQ
Questions before you print.
How do I print a test page on an HP printer?+
Print the browser sheet above, or open the HP app or control panel and find Tools, Reports, Printer Reports, or Print Quality Tools. Menu names vary by model.
What is an HP Print Quality Report?+
It is a printer-generated diagnostic containing color blocks, patterns, or text. Because it prints without your browser document, it helps separate printer hardware from app and driver issues.
Why can my HP print a report but not a document?+
The printer engine is working, so check the selected printer, paused jobs, connection, print queue, driver, and application settings. Clear the queue and try a simple document from another app.
Can I use this page with an HP LaserJet?+
Yes. The color or monochrome blocks, gradients, line grid and text are useful. Ignore nozzle-cleaning advice and use LaserJet-specific toner, imaging drum, transfer and fuser guidance.