Printer Prints an Extra Blank Page

Safe first checks

• Print a one-page note from a simple app and see whether it also creates an extra blank sheet.
• Check the original document for an empty final page, manual page break, or extra paragraph that pushed content onto another page.
• Confirm the paper size in the print window matches the paper loaded in the printer.
• If the extra page appears on every job, look for separator, banner, cover, or job-sheet settings.

What the result tells us

If a simple one-page note prints without the extra sheet, the original document or application is the likely source. If every program produces the extra page, look next at printer preferences, queue settings, or any office print-server separator-page feature. If the intended pages themselves are blank too, switch to the blank-pages troubleshooting path instead.

Common cause categories

• an empty page or page break exists in the document
• paper-size or form settings cause an extra form feed
• a separator or banner page is enabled in the queue
• one application adds a trailing page while other programs print normally
• a managed office print system inserts job sheets

Relevant exceptions

Some business printers intentionally print separator or accounting pages when configured by an administrator. Do not remove shared office settings just to suppress a page without confirming that the page is actually unwanted.

When deeper troubleshooting is needed

If the extra page occurs in several programs and there is no obvious separator-page or paper-size setting, use guided troubleshooting. Avoid repeated printhead cleaning or supply replacement unless the printed content itself has a quality problem.

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