Guides
How to print a test page from any device
Step-by-step, checked against the manufacturer’s instructions.
By device
Windows 11 & 10
Mac
iPhone & iPad
AndroidBy printer brand
Print from the printer itself
No computer needed. Many printers can print a self-test from their own screen or buttons.
| Brand | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Epson | Epson menus differ between EcoTank, WorkForce, Expression and large-format models. Use these steps as a guide and confirm the exact wording for your model on Epson’s support site. Steps |
| Canon | Canon’s support instructions are written per model, and the older examples we could confirm use a driver Maintenance tab. Newer models may differ, so confirm on Canon’s support site for your exact model. Steps |
| HP | HP makes inkjet, laser and cartridge-free models, and tool names differ across them. The steps above are typical for HP inkjets. Laser printers rarely have printhead tools, so check your model’s support page. Steps |
| Brother | Brother laser printers have no print head to clean, and their panel test print methods are model-specific. Use these steps as typical examples and confirm on Brother’s support site for your model. Steps |
Model-specific. Check your manual or the maker’s support page.
Guide preview
Print a test page in Windows
- 1Open SettingsSelect Start, then Settings. You can also press the Windows key and I together.
- 2Go to Printers & scannersChoose Bluetooth & devices, then Printers & scanners.
- 3Pick your printerSelect your printer from the list, then choose Printer properties.
- 4Print the pageOn the General tab, select Print Test Page. Wait for the page to come out and check it.
Built-in page or ours?
A built-in test page proves the printer, driver and cable or network are talking. It does not check every color, fine lines, alignment or scale. For that, print one of our test sheets and read your result. If your print looks wrong, pick the problem.