Printer Alignment Test Page
Check that your printer is feeding paper correctly, printing straight lines, and centering the page properly.
What to look for
The outer border should be evenly spaced on all sides. The center crosshair should be in the middle of the page. If the page looks skewed or the border is cut off on one side, your printer may have a paper feed or margin issue.
This is a preview of the test page you will print
What This Page Tests
- ✓Outer border alignment on all 4 sides
- ✓Center crosshair and target circles
- ✓Corner registration marks
- ✓Grid overlay for skew detection
- ✓Diagonal lines for straightness
- ✓Millimeter ruler across top
- ✓Physical measurement reference (cm, inch)
How to Interpret Results
- Border cut off on one side: Adjust margins in printer settings
- Page looks tilted or skewed: Check paper tray alignment and paper guides
- Center mark is off-center: Run printer calibration from printer software
- All lines are straight and centered: Your alignment is perfect! ✓
About This Printer Alignment Test Page
A printer alignment test page is a diagnostic tool that reveals whether your printer is feeding paper straight and printing in the correct position. It uses border lines, a center crosshair, corner registration marks, and a millimeter ruler to provide precise references you can measure against known values.
Misalignment is more common than most people realize. Even a 2–3 mm skew can make borderless photos look uneven, cut off part of a printed form, or cause envelope addresses to miss their window. Most alignment problems stem from paper loaded at a slight angle, worn paper-feed rollers, or an incorrect paper size setting in the printer driver.
How to Fix a Misaligned Printer
- Print this alignment test and measure the border widths on each side with a ruler.
- If borders are unequal, adjust the paper guides in the tray so paper sits squarely.
- For persistent skew, clean the paper-feed rollers with a slightly damp lint-free cloth.
- Open your printer software and run the printhead alignment or paper feed calibration utility.
- Reprint the alignment test page to confirm the correction was successful.
This free print alignment check works with every printer brand — HP, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark — on both A4 and Letter paper. Download the alignment test as a PDF to keep it handy for future calibration sessions.