HP Printer Test Page
Free colour and B&W test pages for any HP inkjet or LaserJet. Print or download instantly — no HP account needed.
Colour Test
B&W / LaserJet Test
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Colour Test (OfficeJet, DeskJet, ENVY)
B&W Test (LaserJet, mono inkjet)
Free HP printer test page — print or download PDF
A HP printer test page is the fastest way to check whether your HP printer is working correctly. Whether you own an HP inkjet like the OfficeJet, DeskJet, ENVY or Smart Tank, or an HP LaserJet, this free test page prints CMYK colour blocks, grayscale gradients, text at multiple sizes, and alignment markers on a single sheet — so you can instantly spot a clogged nozzle, faded cartridge, misaligned printhead, or empty toner before you waste paper on a real job.
No HP account, no HP Smart sign-in, and no software installation are required. Click Print Test Page to print straight from your browser, or Download PDF to save a print-ready A4, Letter, or Legal file you can print anywhere. Below you'll find step-by-step instructions for every HP model, a symptom-to-fix troubleshooting table, and solutions for common HP test-page error codes.
How to print a test page on an HP 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 HP 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.
From the HP Smart app (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
- Open the HP Smart app and select your printer tile.
- Go to Printer Settings → Print Quality Tools (or Tools → Print Diagnostics).
- Choose Print Quality Diagnostic Page to print HP's official nozzle-check pattern.
- Use our colour test alongside it for an easy visual comparison.
From Windows 10 / 11 printer settings
- Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners.
- Click your HP printer → Manage → Printer properties.
- On the General tab, click Print Test Page.
- A successful Windows test page confirms the driver and connection are healthy.
Directly from the HP printer (no computer)
- HP DeskJet & ENVY: hold Power + Cancel (X) together for 5–10 seconds.
- HP OfficeJet: on the touchscreen tap Setup → Reports → Printer Status / Quality Report.
- HP LaserJet: hold the Resume/Go button for ~3 seconds while idle to print a configuration page.
- HP Smart Tank: hold the Resume button until the status page prints.
HP test page results: what they mean
Compare your printout to the guide below to diagnose the problem.
| What you see | Likely cause | HP fix |
|---|---|---|
| A colour block is missing or faint | Empty or clogged ink cartridge (C, M, Y, or K) | Replace or clean that cartridge; run HP Smart → Clean Printheads |
| Horizontal white streaks or gaps | Clogged printhead nozzles | Run a nozzle check, then a Light then Deep printhead clean |
| Faded or washed-out output | Low ink, or EconoMode / Draft quality enabled | Replace low cartridges; set print quality to Normal or Best |
| Blurry or doubled text/lines | Printhead misalignment | HP Smart → Print Quality Tools → Align Printheads |
| Crooked or skewed printout | Paper loaded unevenly or dirty feed rollers | Reload paper squarely; clean the pickup rollers |
| Random symbols or garbled text | Corrupt or wrong HP driver | Uninstall and reinstall the latest HP driver |
| Completely blank page | Empty cartridge, protective tape left on, or air-locked printhead | Remove cartridge tape, reseat cartridges, run a deep clean |
| Toner smears or rubs off (LaserJet) | Faulty fuser or non-genuine toner | Check the fuser; use genuine HP toner |
HP “test page failed to print” error codes
The most common HP printing error codes and how to fix them.
| Error code | Meaning | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 0x0000011b | Windows network-print security block | Update Windows fully, or disable the Point and Print restriction, then restart the Print Spooler |
| 0x00000709 | Default printer cannot be set | Set the HP printer as default in Settings; edit the Registry Devices key if it persists |
| 0x0000007a | Printer communication timeout | Reconnect USB/Wi-Fi, restart the spooler, reinstall the HP driver |
| 0x6100004a | Printhead failure or carriage jam | Power off, clear obstructions from the carriage, reseat the printhead and cartridges |
| 0xc19a0003 | Ink system / printhead problem | Reseat or replace the printhead, clean the electrical contacts, restart |
| Operation could not be completed | Print Spooler service not running | Open services.msc → Print Spooler → Restart |
| Test page failed to print (shared) | Network or permission issue | Reconnect to the printer by IP; check sharing permissions |
Still stuck? See our dedicated printer test page failed guide for step-by-step spooler and driver fixes.
Print a test page by HP printer series
HP DeskJet & DeskJet Plus
Idle the printer, then hold Power + Cancel (X) for 5–10 seconds to print a self-test. For quality, use HP Smart → Print Quality Diagnostic.
HP OfficeJet & OfficeJet Pro
On the touchscreen tap Setup → Reports → Printer Status Report or Print Quality Report. Or print our colour test directly for a full CMYK check.
HP ENVY & ENVY Inspire
Open HP Smart → Printer Settings → Print Quality Tools. ENVY photo models benefit from our colour and gradient test to check photo output.
HP Smart Tank
Hold the Resume button until a status page prints. After refilling tanks, run a printhead alignment and print our colour test to confirm ink flow.
HP LaserJet & LaserJet Pro
Hold the Go/Resume button ~3 seconds while idle for a configuration page. Use our B&W test to check toner density and text sharpness.
HP Color LaserJet
Menu → Reports → Print Quality Page from the control panel. Print our colour test to verify all four toner colours are registering correctly.
HP prints a test page but won't print documents?
If your HP printer successfully prints this test page but won't print your documents, the good news is that the hardware, cartridges, 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 HP printer as the default printer in Settings → Printers & scanners.
- Clear the print queue of any stuck or errored jobs.
- Reinstall the latest HP driver from HP Smart or the HP website.
- Test from a different app (Notepad) to rule out an application-specific fault.
- For network printers, confirm the HP printer's IP address hasn't changed.
HP printer diagnostic tips
HP inkjet nozzle check
Open HP Smart app → Maintain Your Printer → Print Quality Diagnostics to print the official HP nozzle pattern alongside our test page.
HP LaserJet internal test
Hold the Go button for 3 seconds on most LaserJet models to print the built-in configuration page — useful for confirming firmware version and toner level.
HP printhead cleaning
HP Smart → Maintain Your Printer → Clean Printheads. Start with a Light Clean; escalate to a Deep Clean only if needed since it uses more ink.
HP error codes after a test
If the test page prints blank or triggers an error, note the error code and visit our error troubleshooting page for HP-specific fixes.
Compatible HP printer models
And all other HP inkjet, LaserJet, PageWide, DesignJet, and ENVY models.
HP Printer Test Page — FAQ
How do I print a test page on an HP printer?
The easiest way is to use our free test page above — click Print, then choose your HP printer in the dialog. Alternatively, on most HP printers you can hold the Resume button for 3 seconds while the printer is idle, or open HP Smart → Printer Settings → Print Test Page.
How do I print a test page on an HP printer from Windows 10 or 11?
Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners, select your HP printer, click Manage, then Printer properties, and on the General tab click Print Test Page. This Windows test page confirms the driver and connection are working.
How do I run a nozzle check on an HP inkjet?
Open the HP Smart app or HP Printer Assistant, navigate to Printer Maintenance or Tools, then select Print Quality Diagnostics. This prints an official HP nozzle check pattern showing each colour channel.
My HP printer prints faded or streaky — what should I do?
First, print this test page to confirm which cartridge is the issue. Then go to HP Smart → Printer Settings → Print Quality Tools → Clean Printheads. Start with a light clean; repeat up to 3 times if needed, then replace any empty cartridges.
Why does my HP printer print a test page but nothing else?
If the test page prints but documents don't, the hardware and cartridges are fine — the problem is software. Restart the Print Spooler service, set the HP printer as default, reinstall the HP driver, and try printing from Notepad to isolate the app.
Does this test page work with HP OfficeJet, DeskJet, ENVY, LaserJet, and Smart Tank?
Yes. Our test pages are standard print documents — they print on any HP model including OfficeJet, OfficeJet Pro, DeskJet, ENVY, ENVY Inspire, Smart Tank, LaserJet, Color LaserJet, PageWide, and DesignJet.
What is HP printer error 0x6100004a?
Error 0x6100004a usually indicates a printhead failure or carriage jam. Turn the printer off, open the cartridge access door, clear any paper or obstruction from the carriage path, reseat the printhead and cartridges, then restart. If it persists the printhead may need replacing.
How do I fix HP 'test page failed to print' error 0x0000011b?
Error 0x0000011b is a Windows network-printing security issue, not an HP hardware fault. Update Windows fully, or as a temporary fix disable the Point and Print restriction via Registry, then restart the Print Spooler and re-add the printer.
Is the HP test page download a real PDF?
Yes. Click Download PDF and you get a genuine, print-ready PDF file sized for A4, Letter, or Legal — open it in any viewer and print, or send it to a print shop. No signup or HP account required.