Color blocks
Check for missing colors, uneven coverage, or white lines in the solid areas.
TEST PAGECMYK Color Blocks Test Page
Inspect cyan, magenta, yellow, and black blocks for gaps, uneven coverage, or stripes. A quick, easy way to compare your printer’s output.
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What to look for
Use this guide to check the key areas on the test page. Each element helps you inspect a different aspect of print quality.
Color tone steps
Compare each row of lighter-to-darker samples. Look for unexpected jumps or missing steps.
Black coverage
Check the black block and its lighter tones for consistent coverage.
Text and edges
Check the labels and block edges for clarity, gaps, or smudging.
Common results and what they mean
Compare these illustrative examples with your printout. Similar results can have different causes. It can reveal visible output issues, but this sheet cannot diagnose a component or replace your model’s maintenance procedures.
Good print (expected)
Solid blocks have even coverage, without unexpected gaps or stripes.
Missing or faded color
One or more areas look very light or have unexpected blank gaps.
What to check:
Check color mode, supplies, and paper settings. A nozzle check may help investigate inkjet print issues.
Banding or stripes
Repeated interruptions appear across areas that should look even.
What to check:
Check the quality setting and paper type. Follow your printer model’s maintenance guide if the issue persists.
Print settings and troubleshooting guide
How to print this test page
- Match the selected paper size to the paper loaded in your printer.
- Check the actual preview, then select Print this page.
- Use portrait, 100% or Actual size, and turn off headers and footers. Match the paper type and use color mode for color tests.
- Confirm the dialog shows one test sheet. Print one copy and compare it with the guide above.
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Try these other tests for a more complete check.
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to common questions about the CMYK Color Blocks test page.
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