Canon Printer Test Page
Free test pages for Canon PIXMA, MAXIFY, and imageCLASS. Diagnose ink or toner issues in seconds — no Canon account needed.
Colour Test (PIXMA / MAXIFY)
B&W / imageCLASS Test
Choose your Canon test page
Colour Test (PIXMA MG / G / TS series)
B&W Test (imageCLASS LBP / MF series)
Free Canon printer test page — print or download PDF
A Canon printer test page is the quickest way to check that your Canon printer is working correctly. Whether you own a Canon PIXMA or MAXIFY inkjet or a Canon imageCLASS laser, this free test page prints CMYK colour blocks, grayscale gradients, alignment markers and text at several sizes on one sheet — so you can instantly spot a clogged nozzle, faded cartridge, misaligned print head, or low toner before printing a real job.
No Canon account, no My Image Garden sign-in and no software installation are required. Click Print Test Page to print from your browser, or Download PDF to save a print-ready A4, Letter or Legal file. Below you'll find step-by-step instructions for every Canon series, a symptom-to-fix troubleshooting table, and solutions for common Canon error codes such as 5B00, B200 and 1403.
How to print a test page on a Canon printer
Four reliable methods — use whichever suits your setup.
From this website (fastest — any device)
- Choose the Colour or B&W test above based on what you want to check.
- Click Print Test Page — your browser's print dialog opens automatically.
- Select your Canon printer, set paper to A4 or Letter, scaling to 100% or Fit to page.
- Click Print, then compare the printout to the on-screen preview.
Canon PIXMA nozzle check (no computer)
- Load a sheet of plain paper and make sure the printer is on and idle.
- Press and hold the Stop/Resume button for about 5 seconds, then release.
- On touchscreen PIXMA models tap Setup → Maintenance → Nozzle Check → Print.
- Compare the grid — broken or missing lines mean a clogged nozzle.
From Canon software (My Image Garden / IJ Utility)
- Open Canon My Image Garden or the Canon IJ Printer Utility on your computer.
- Go to Maintenance → Nozzle Check to print the built-in pattern.
- If lines are missing, run Print Head Cleaning, then a Deep Cleaning if needed.
- Finish with Print Head Alignment to correct any blurry or doubled output.
From Windows 10 / 11 printer settings
- Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners.
- Click your Canon printer → Manage → Printer properties.
- On the General tab, click Print Test Page.
- A successful Windows test page confirms the driver and connection are healthy.
Canon test page results: what they mean
Compare your printout to the guide below to diagnose the problem.
| What you see | Likely cause | Canon fix |
|---|---|---|
| A colour is missing or faint | Empty or clogged ink tank / print head nozzle | Run Nozzle Check, then Print Head Cleaning; replace low ink tanks |
| Horizontal white streaks | Clogged nozzles or air in the ink lines | Run Cleaning, then Deep Cleaning; on MAXIFY run System Cleaning |
| Faded or washed-out output | Low ink, or Draft/Economy quality selected | Replace low tanks; set print quality to Standard or High |
| Blurry or doubled lines | Print head misalignment | My Image Garden → Maintenance → Print Head Alignment |
| Crooked or skewed page | Paper loaded unevenly or dirty feed rollers | Reload paper squarely; run Roller Cleaning from Maintenance |
| Garbled text or symbols | Corrupt or wrong Canon driver | Uninstall and reinstall the latest Canon driver |
| Completely blank page | Empty tank, orange tape left on, or air-locked head | Remove tape, reseat tanks, run Deep Cleaning |
| Toner smears (imageCLASS) | Worn drum unit or non-genuine toner | Check drum life; use genuine Canon cartridges |
Common Canon error codes
The Canon support codes you're most likely to see — and how to clear them.
| Error code | Meaning | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 5B00 / 5B01 | Waste ink absorber (ink pad) is full | Service or replace the ink absorber; can be temporarily reset in service mode |
| B200 | Print head or power supply fault | Power off, reseat and clean the print head and cartridges; replace head if it persists |
| 1403 | Print head is not installed or unrecognised | Reinstall the correct print head; clean the gold contacts with a lint-free cloth |
| 5100 | Carriage jam / obstruction | Turn off, remove jammed paper or protective material blocking the carriage, restart |
| 1300 | Paper jam | Gently remove the jammed paper from front and rear, check for torn pieces |
| 1682 / 1688 | Ink tank not recognised or empty | Reseat or replace the ink tank; confirm the orange cap/tape is removed |
| 6000 | Paper feed error | Remove any paper in the tray, check for debris, reload paper squarely |
Still stuck? See our printer test page failed guide for spooler and driver fixes.
Print a test page by Canon printer series
Canon PIXMA TS / TR
Hold Stop/Resume for ~5 seconds for a nozzle check, or use Setup → Maintenance → Nozzle Check on the touchscreen. Print our colour test to verify all channels.
Canon PIXMA G (MegaTank)
After refilling tanks, run Setup → Maintenance → Print Head Cleaning, then print our colour test to confirm ink is flowing from every tank.
Canon MAXIFY MB / GX
Use the touchscreen: Setup → Maintenance → Nozzle Check. For business inkjets run System Cleaning if standard cleaning doesn't clear streaks.
Canon imageCLASS MF / LBP
Press the Settings/Reports button → Print Reports → select a status or configuration print. Use our B&W test to check toner density and text sharpness.
Canon PIXMA MG / MX (older)
Hold the Stop/Reset button until it flashes the required number of times, or use My Image Garden → Maintenance → Nozzle Check.
Canon SELPHY (photo)
SELPHY dye-sub printers don't have a nozzle check — print our colour test to confirm colour balance and dye-ribbon condition.
Canon prints a test page but won't print documents?
If your Canon printer prints this test page but won't print your documents, the hardware, ink and connection are all fine — the problem is software-side. Work through these fixes in order:
- Restart the Print Spooler: open services.msc, right-click Print Spooler → Restart.
- Set your Canon printer as the default in Settings → Printers & scanners.
- Clear the print queue of any stuck or errored jobs.
- Reinstall the latest Canon driver from the Canon website.
- Test from a different app (Notepad) to rule out an application-specific fault.
- For network printers, confirm the Canon printer's IP address hasn't changed.
Canon printer diagnostic tips
Canon nozzle check (PIXMA)
Press and hold Stop / Reset on PIXMA models for ~5 seconds to print a built-in nozzle test pattern directly from the printer — no computer needed.
Canon print-head cleaning
Canon My Image Garden → Maintenance → Print Head Cleaning. Start with a regular clean; escalate to Deep Cleaning only if the nozzle check still shows gaps.
Canon print-head alignment
My Image Garden → Maintenance → Print Head Alignment. Fix blurry, doubled, or colour-misregistered output on PIXMA inkjets.
Canon imageCLASS toner check
On imageCLASS models, press the Reports / Settings button and select Status Print to generate a toner level and drum kit status report page.
Compatible Canon printer models
And all other Canon PIXMA, MAXIFY, imageCLASS, SELPHY, and PRO models.
Canon Printer Test Page — FAQ
How do I print a test page on a Canon printer?
Click Print Test Page above — it works on every Canon model. Alternatively, on Canon PIXMA printers open the Canon My Image Garden or Canon PRINT app and run a Nozzle Check under Maintenance, or press and hold the Stop/Resume button for about 5 seconds to print a built-in pattern.
How do I run a Canon PIXMA nozzle check?
Press and hold the Stop button for around 5 seconds on most PIXMA inkjets until it prints a built-in nozzle check pattern. On touchscreen models go to Setup → Maintenance → Nozzle Check. Compare the grid: broken or missing lines mean a clogged nozzle.
My Canon printer prints with streaks — what causes it?
Streaks in Canon printouts are almost always caused by clogged print-head nozzles. Open Canon IJ Printer Utility or My Image Garden and run Print Head Cleaning, then re-test with our page. If streaks remain after two cleanings, run a Deep Cleaning.
Does this test page work with Canon imageCLASS laser printers?
Yes. Our test page prints on any Canon model including imageCLASS laser, PIXMA inkjet, MAXIFY business inkjet, and the Canon SELPHY photo printer. The download is a real, print-ready PDF you can save and print anywhere.
How do I align print heads on a Canon PIXMA?
Open Canon My Image Garden → Maintenance → Print Head Alignment (or Setup → Maintenance → Print Head Alignment on the printer). This corrects colour registration and removes blurry or doubled-line output.
What is the Canon 5B00 error and how do I fix it?
Canon error 5B00 (or 5B01) means the waste ink absorber pad is full. This is a maintenance limit, not a broken printer. It can be temporarily reset with a service-mode key sequence, but the ink pad should ideally be replaced or the printer serviced to avoid ink overflow.
What does Canon error B200 mean?
B200 indicates a print head or power issue. Turn the printer off, open the cover, remove and reseat the print head and cartridges, clean the electrical contacts with a lint-free cloth, then power back on. If it persists the print head may need replacing.
My Canon prints a test page but won't print documents — why?
If the test page prints but your documents don't, the hardware and ink are fine and the issue is software-side: restart the Print Spooler, set the Canon printer as default, clear stuck print jobs, and reinstall the latest Canon driver.
Is the Canon test page download a real PDF?
Yes. The Download PDF button generates a genuine, vector print-ready PDF (A4, Letter, or Legal) with CMYK blocks, grayscale gradients, alignment marks and text at multiple sizes — not a screenshot or an HTML file.