Grid, margins and registration

Free printer alignment test page with grid and fine lines

Print a free printer alignment test page to fix skewed margins, doubled lines and printhead misalignment on HP, Canon and Brother printers. Grid and fine lines.

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The pattern prints locally from your browser. No file or printer information is uploaded.

Scale: 100% or Actual size Enable background graphics Use the matching paper size

To download a PDF, choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog.

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Printer Alignment Test

Print at 100% / Actual size. Do not fit to page.

0255075100 mm

Bidirectional line pairs

Concentric registration

What this sheet checks

What is the alignment printer test page?

A printer alignment test page is a printable grid of fine lines, rulers and registration targets used to detect skewed margins, doubled lines and bidirectional printhead misalignment on inkjet and laser printers.

Horizontal and vertical skew
Printhead alignment
Margin symmetry
Browser scaling accuracy

When to use it

When to use the alignment test page

Use this sheet after moving a printer, replacing cartridges, cleaning a printhead, or noticing doubled vertical lines. Edge rulers and labeled targets also reveal unexpected browser scaling or a paper feed that is pulling the sheet off axis.

Read the result

Common alignment printing problems and how to fix them

Compare the physical sheet with the on-screen structure. Paper, driver settings, supplies, and maintenance state can all affect the result.

What you seeWhat it may meanWhat to do next

The border is closer to one paper edgePaper guides, feed alignment, or the printer's non-printable margin may be asymmetric.Reload the paper squarely, adjust side guides, and print again at 100% scale.

Paired fine lines separate or look doubledBidirectional printhead alignment may be incorrect.Run the automatic or manual printhead alignment provided by the printer manufacturer.

The 100 mm ruler prints at another sizeThe browser or driver is fitting the page instead of using actual size.Set scale to 100% or Actual size and disable Fit to page before retesting.

How to print the alignment test page accurately at 100% scale

Load clean, uncreased paper and choose the same paper size in this page, your browser, and the printer driver. Open the print dialog, select 100% or Actual size, and enable background graphics so solid patches and gradients are retained. Use the paper type that matches the sheet in the tray.

Start with normal quality. Draft mode intentionally reduces density, while high-quality or photo modes can use different passes and inks. A standard print establishes a useful baseline before you change driver controls or run maintenance.

Frequently asked questions about this printer test page

How do I print an alignment test page at the correct size?

Select the matching paper size and use 100% or Actual size in the print dialog. Disable fit, shrink, and borderless expansion options.

Can this page fix printer alignment automatically?

No. It reveals alignment and feed symptoms. Use your printer's control panel or maintenance software to perform the model-specific correction.

What this browser test page can and cannot tell you

This page reveals visible output symptoms but cannot read ink levels, identify a failed component, or control your printer. Built-in manufacturer diagnostics are model-specific and should be used for maintenance decisions. Avoid repeating deep cleaning cycles without consulting the applicable printer guidance because cleaning can consume substantial ink.