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Printer Alignment Test Page

Works with inkjet and laser printers
Free PDF for A4, Letter, Legal, and more

Printer Alignment Test Page — diagnose print head alignment, horizontal and vertical line accuracy, and color registration. Free PDF download and online print.

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What Your Alignment Test Result Means

Alignment patterns reveal whether print heads are registered correctly in both directions.

Crosshairs are offset or doubled
Bidirectional print head alignment is off.
What To Do: Run the built-in print head alignment utility, then reprint this test.
Color fringing on black lines
Color channels are not registered to black.
What To Do: Perform color registration or alignment calibration in printer settings.
Lines curve or taper at edges
Mechanical skew or incorrect scaling.
What To Do: Confirm 100% scale, check paper guides, and reload paper squarely.
Patterns line up cleanly
Print head alignment is correct.
What To Do: No action needed — alignment is within normal tolerance.

What You See	What It Means	What To Do
Crosshairs are offset or doubled	Bidirectional print head alignment is off.	Run the built-in print head alignment utility, then reprint this test.
Color fringing on black lines	Color channels are not registered to black.	Perform color registration or alignment calibration in printer settings.
Lines curve or taper at edges	Mechanical skew or incorrect scaling.	Confirm 100% scale, check paper guides, and reload paper squarely.
Patterns line up cleanly	Print head alignment is correct.	No action needed — alignment is within normal tolerance.

Common Questions About This Test

How often should I run an alignment test?

Run one after replacing a print head, after transport, or when you notice shifted text or color fringing.

Do I need to print alignment at actual size?

Yes — set scaling to 100% or actual size so measurements reflect true alignment.

Horizontal Lines & Streaks
Streaks, gaps, or repeating lines across the page.
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