This HP printer test page works across the full HP lineup — DeskJet and ENVY inkjets, OfficeJet and OfficeJet Pro all-in-ones, Smart Tank refillable-ink models, and LaserJet or LaserJet Pro mono and color laser printers. Because it runs as a normal web page rather than an HP-specific app, this HP printer test page prints the same way whether you're on HP Smart, a Mac, Windows, Chromebook or a phone — just click print.
Why HP owners should run a test page regularly
HP's Original HP ink cartridges (the 60, 61, 63, 65, 67, 902 and 910 families, among others) are widely used across DeskJet and OfficeJet models, and many HP customers also subscribe to HP Instant Ink, which ships replacement cartridges automatically based on usage. In both cases, an HP printer test page is the fastest way to confirm a freshly delivered cartridge actually seated and primed correctly before you trust it with a real print job. HP LaserJet and LaserJet Pro owners get the same benefit from the black and white side of this HP printer test page — toner problems show up as faded gray bands long before a document looks obviously wrong.
HP Smart app and built-in maintenance tools
Most current HP inkjets support printhead alignment and cleaning directly from the HP Smart app or the printer's own control panel, under a menu usually labeled Printer Maintenance, Print Quality or similar. Run this HP printer test page first to confirm there's a problem, use HP Smart's Clean Cartridges or Align Printer option if the nozzle check lines or crosshairs look off, then print the test page again to confirm the fix worked.
Reading your HP printer test page results
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| One ink color is faint or missing on an HP inkjet | Low or empty Original HP ink cartridge, or a clogged nozzle | Check ink levels in HP Smart, then run Clean Cartridges from the app or control panel |
| Text or crosshairs look doubled or blurry | Printhead misalignment | Run Align Printer from HP Smart or the printer's maintenance menu |
| LaserJet output looks streaky or uneven gray | Low toner or a worn imaging drum | Shake or replace the HP toner cartridge; replace the drum if streaks persist |
| Instant Ink cartridge prints poorly right after arrival | Air trapped in a new cartridge | Run one cleaning cycle, then reprint the HP printer test page |
| Colors look shifted on photo paper | Wrong paper type selected in the HP driver | Match the Media Type setting in print settings to the paper actually loaded |
HP DeskJet, OfficeJet, ENVY and LaserJet — what to expect
- DeskJet: entry-level inkjets — use the color HP printer test page to check the two-cartridge (black + tri-color) or four-cartridge setup depending on your model.
- OfficeJet / OfficeJet Pro: four individual cartridges (C, M, Y, K) — the color test page's separate CMYK blocks make it easy to spot exactly which single cartridge needs attention.
- ENVY: photo-focused inkjets — pay close attention to the skin-tone and gradient sections of the color test page since these models are tuned for photo output.
- Smart Tank: refillable ink tanks — nozzle clogs are more common after refilling, so run this HP printer test page immediately after adding ink.
- LaserJet / LaserJet Pro: toner-based — use the black and white test page and watch the grayscale gradient for banding, which points to a drum or toner problem rather than a clog.
Tips for accurate results on HP printers
- Keep HP Smart or your printer firmware up to date — HP occasionally ships color-management fixes through firmware updates.
- For Instant Ink subscribers, print this HP printer test page after every automatic cartridge delivery to confirm the new cartridge is functioning before it's needed for something important.
- Use plain white paper, Normal or Best print quality, and avoid Draft mode when judging ink health.
- If the HP printer test page looks fine on screen preview but wrong on paper, the issue is in the printer or cartridge, not the page itself.