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Blue Colour Print Test

Blue Colour Print Test Page

Check your blue output with solid fields, a ten-step density scale, and a gradient ramp — free, instant, and no signup.

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Blue Printer Test Pageprintertestpagepdf.com · Free · No Signup RequiredBlue — 100% CoverageBlue Density: 100% → 10%100%90%80%70%60%50%40%30%20%10%Gradient RampText in BlueThe quick brown fox jumps overThe quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dogThe quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. 0123456789The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. 0123456789 !@#$%All areas should show vivid, even blue colour with no streaks or missing patches.Streaks or fading indicate a clogged nozzle or empty cartridge. · printertestpagepdf.com

What to look for in your blue print test

Solid block

The full-strength blue rectangle should read as one even tone — no pale streaks, no gaps, and no drift toward purple at the edges.

Density steps

Each of the ten steps should sit a clear notch lighter than the one above it. If two steps look the same, a nozzle is likely dropping out.

Gradient ramp

The fade from white to full blue should be seamless. Visible bands or a sudden jump signal uneven ink flow.

Common blue ink problems & fixes

❌ Blue prints as purple or violet

Cause: Cyan cartridge is low or empty — blue needs both cyan and magenta.

Fix: Check ink levels. Run this test alongside our Cyan Test Page to pinpoint the issue.

❌ Blue prints as teal or turquoise

Cause: Magenta cartridge is low — too much cyan relative to magenta.

Fix: Check your magenta level. Run our Magenta Test Page to confirm.

❌ Horizontal white streaks in blue blocks

Cause: One or more printhead nozzles are clogged.

Fix: Run a head-cleaning cycle from your printer utility and repeat the blue test.

❌ Blue band is too faint overall

Cause: Both cyan and magenta are running low.

Fix: Check ink levels and replace cartridges before your next print job.

Related test pages

Cyan Test PageMagenta Test PageFull Color TestCMYK Test Page

Frequently asked questions

How do I do a blue colour print test?
Press the Print Test Page button above — your browser's print dialog opens, then pick your printer and hit Print. You'll get solid blue fields, ten density steps from full strength down to 10%, and a continuous gradient, which together reveal how cleanly your printer lays down blue at both heavy and light coverage.
Why is my blue ink printing streaky or faded?
Faint or streaky blue usually traces back to the cyan or magenta channel — blue is mixed from both, so if either nozzle is partly blocked the blue thins out or shifts hue. A single head-cleaning cycle clears most fresh clogs; reprint this page afterwards to confirm the streaks are gone before assuming a cartridge is empty.
Does blue ink come as a separate cartridge?
On most consumer inkjet printers, there is no dedicated blue cartridge. Blue is created by combining Cyan and Magenta inks. If your blue looks green or purple, test your cyan and magenta cartridges separately using our Cyan Test Page and Magenta Test Page.
Can I test blue colour on a laser printer?
Yes. Colour laser printers produce blue by combining cyan and magenta toner. This blue test page works on both inkjet and colour laser printers. For mono-laser printers the page will print in grayscale.
What should the blue test blocks look like when printed correctly?
A healthy result shows a deep, uniform blue field, ten steps that each read visibly lighter than the last, and a gradient that fades edge-to-edge without any pale horizontal lines. Banding or a step that matches its neighbour points to a nozzle that needs cleaning.