Black & White Printer Test Page – Free Print Test for Text & Grayscale
Instantly check text clarity, grayscale gradients, and printer performance with our free Black & White Print Test Page
Test Your Printer with a Black & White Page
Quickly test your printer with our free Black & White Print Test Page. Check if your printer produces sharp text, smooth grayscale gradients, and proper contrast. This print test helps ensure toner or ink levels are sufficient and that gradients transition without banding. Ideal for both laser and inkjet printers, it's perfect for spotting common issues like streaks, fading, or uneven print density.
Use this printer test page to confirm your black & white printing works correctly before moving on to more advanced color print tests. For optimal results, we recommend using high-quality paper and setting your printer to its highest resolution mode.
What This Black & White Test Page Includes
Text sharpness check
Multiple font sizes from 8px to 28px to verify text clarity and readability at different scales.
Grayscale level bars (0–100%)
Eight distinct grayscale steps from pure black to white for toner level verification.
Smooth gradient transition
Continuous gradients to detect banding, streaking, or uneven print density issues.
Alignment & stripe detection
Registration marks, bullseye targets, and pattern blocks for alignment verification.
How to Use This Printer Test Page
Print the page (inkjet & laser supported)
Click the "Print This Test Page" button to open the print dialog. Works with both inkjet and laser printers.
Compare grayscale steps visibility
Examine the grayscale bars to ensure you can distinguish between all 8 shades from black to white.
Look for streaks, banding, or misalignment
Check gradients for smooth transitions and use alignment targets to detect printer issues.
Why Use a Black & White Printer Test Page
Troubleshoot printer problems quickly
Identify issues like streaking, banding, low toner, or misalignment in minutes instead of wasting multiple pages.
Improve document clarity & sharpness
Verify text readability and gradient quality before printing important documents or presentations.
Save ink and paper with one-page testing
Comprehensive printer diagnostics in a single page, reducing waste and testing time.