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Borderless printer test page

A free borderless test page that shows whether your printer really prints to the edge of the paper, and how many millimeters it cuts off if it does not.

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In the print dialog, choose Actual size or 100% and turn off Fit to page.In the print screen, choose Actual size or 100% (not Fit).

What each part checks

  1. An edge ladder on every side

    Three black 1 mm stripes, spaced 1 mm apart, start at the paper edge on all four sides. Count how many you can see.

  2. A cyan band

    A cyan band sits just inside the ladder. A white strip around it means the printer left a margin.

  3. Corner squares

    Magenta squares sit exactly in the four corners. Cut corners show where the printer clips.

  4. A 100 mm scale bar

    Borderless printing enlarges the image a little, so this bar can read slightly over 100 mm. A big difference means scaling is on.

  5. Plain instructions

    A short guide on the sheet explains how to read the ladder.

  6. No header clutter

    The page keeps the center clear so the edge result is easy to see.

How to read your print

All stripes visible.
If you can see all three black stripes on every edge, the page printed to the edge.
Missing stripes.
Each missing stripe is about 1 to 2 mm cut off. This is common when borderless is off.
White margin.
A white strip between the paper edge and the cyan band means borderless is off or the paper size does not support it.
Uneven edges.
If the left margin is wider than the right, the paper fed crooked or sits off center in the tray.

Keep the guide handy

The QR code on the printed sheet opens this page on your phone.

Print settings that matter

Print settings that matter

  • Turn Borderless or Full bleed onLook in the driver under Layout, Paper or Page setup. The option name varies by brand, and not every printer or paper type supports it.
  • Use a supported paper size and typeMany printers only allow borderless on photo paper sizes. If the option is grayed out, try a different paper type.
  • Print at actual sizeTurn Fit to page off. The page is already the size of the paper.

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What this borderless test page is

This sheet is designed to touch every edge and every corner of the paper. If your printer prints borderless, the ink runs right to the edge. If not, it leaves a white margin, and the edge ladder tells you how big that margin is.

When to use it

Use it before you print photos or flyers that run to the edge, when a borderless print has white strips at the sides, or when you are not sure whether your printer supports borderless at all. It is also a quick way to see how far the printer can reach on each side.

How to read the ladder

There are three black stripes along each edge, 1 mm wide with 1 mm gaps. Count how many you can see on each side. All three: the printer reached the edge. Two: it lost about 1 mm. One or none: it lost about 3 mm or more. Compare all four edges. If one side is much wider than the others, the paper is feeding skewed.

Why borderless prints a little bigger

To avoid a thin white line at the edge, borderless printing enlarges the image slightly and lets the extra run off the paper. That is normal. It is why the 100 mm bar can measure a little over 100 mm. If it measures a lot more or less, check scale and margins.

If it does not work

Check the paper size and type, then the driver setting. Some printers cannot print borderless at all. Our alignment and margins page shows the margins a printer keeps in normal mode, and misaligned print covers crooked output.

Good questions

What is borderless printing?
It is a mode where the image runs to the edge of the paper with no white margin. The printer enlarges the image slightly and lets the extra spray or print past the edge.
Why does my printer leave white edges?
Most printers keep a margin in normal mode. Borderless needs to be turned on in the driver, and many printers only offer it for certain paper sizes or types.
Can every printer print borderless?
No. Many laser printers cannot, and some inkjets only support it on photo paper. Check your printer’s manual or specifications.
Why are my edges not even?
If one side has a wider margin, the paper may have fed crooked or the paper guides may be too loose. Reload the paper and straighten the guides.
Is it normal for borderless to cut off a little of the image?
Yes. Because the image is enlarged slightly, a millimeter or two at the edge may be lost. Keep important content away from the edge.

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