Printer Alignment Test Page
Run a printer alignment test to check margins, grid squareness, and page registration — print it directly from your browser in seconds.
Before you print: open the print dialog (Ctrl/Cmd+P) and set scaling to 100% / Actual size (not "Fit to page"). "Fit to page" stretches the grid and will make a healthy printer look misaligned.
Grid & margin check (0.5in squares, centered crosshair)
Corner registration marks
Diagonal check (corner-to-corner lines)
What to Look For
Even grid squares
Every square in the grid should be a uniform 0.5in — stretched or uneven squares usually mean your print dialog is scaling the page instead of printing at 100%.
Centered crosshair
The crosshair should sit exactly in the middle of the printed page. If it's noticeably off to one side, your margins or paper alignment need adjusting.
Sharp corner marks
The four corner brackets should be crisp single lines, not doubled or blurred — doubling points to a print head alignment problem rather than a paper issue.
Matched diagonals
The two diagonal lines should cross exactly at the center circle. If they meet off-center, the page fed in skewed — check your paper tray guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I run a printer alignment test?
Open this page, press Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on Mac), set scaling to 100%/Actual size, and print — then compare the grid, corner marks, and diagonals against what a properly aligned printer should produce.
Why aren't my printed grid squares square?
This is almost always a print scaling setting, not a hardware fault — check that "Fit to page" or "Shrink to fit" is turned off in your print dialog and scaling is set to 100%.
What does it mean if the page prints skewed?
A skewed page usually means the paper fed in slightly crooked — straighten your paper stack and snug the tray's width guides against it, then reprint.