What should a good CMYK test page look like?

Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black areas should print solid and even with smooth gradients and no missing patches.

Why is only one color missing on my CMYK test?

A single missing color usually means that cartridge is empty, not seated correctly, or its nozzles are clogged.

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Color printer test page PDF to check CMYK accuracy, ink levels, banding, and color calibration with primary colors, gradients, and registration marks

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Clear clogged print heads

Compare your printed page against these common outcomes to diagnose color accuracy, ink levels, and calibration issues.

One color block missing or very light
That ink channel is empty, clogged, or not firing.
What To Do: Replace the cartridge or run a nozzle check and head cleaning cycle.
Visible bands across gradients
Print head clog, low ink, or incorrect paper type setting.
What To Do: Clean print heads, confirm paper type in the driver, then reprint.
Colors look tinted (too warm or cool)
Color profile mismatch or calibration drift.
What To Do: Run printer color calibration and verify the correct ICC/profile is selected.
All CMYK blocks solid and even
Color channels and calibration are working normally.
What To Do: No action needed — save the page as a baseline for future checks.

What You See	What It Means	What To Do
One color block missing or very light	That ink channel is empty, clogged, or not firing.	Replace the cartridge or run a nozzle check and head cleaning cycle.
Visible bands across gradients	Print head clog, low ink, or incorrect paper type setting.	Clean print heads, confirm paper type in the driver, then reprint.
Colors look tinted (too warm or cool)	Color profile mismatch or calibration drift.	Run printer color calibration and verify the correct ICC/profile is selected.
All CMYK blocks solid and even	Color channels and calibration are working normally.	No action needed — save the page as a baseline for future checks.

What should a good CMYK test page look like?: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black areas should print solid and even with smooth gradients and no missing patches.
Why is only one color missing on my CMYK test?: A single missing color usually means that cartridge is empty, not seated correctly, or its nozzles are clogged.

Colors Are Off / Banding
Wrong hues, missing channels, or visible banding in color prints.
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