Print with Us
Our Machine
We have a Risograph SF5450, which prints one color at a time on uncoated paper up to 11” x 17”.
Our Ink Colors
We have seven ink colors:
Yellow
Fluorescent Pink
Violet
Bright Red
Grass
Blue
Black
Visit this page for digital previews of what they look like.
Digital Files
File Requirements
Please carefully review the following section when preparing your files.
Accepted file types
JPG or PDF
Minimum file requirements
Files should be delivered print-ready. This means
Artwork should be split up by color with each color as its own file
Each file should be grayscale
Append your file name with the color that it is intended to be printed in
Artworks needs to be 300 PPI - 600 PPI in resolution
Size
Maximum printed paper size is 11” x 17”
Finished work should include a minimum 0.25” margin on all sides for any paper size
Please ask about trimming full bleed artwork
Need Help?
File prep is available for a fee of $55/hour
CMYK Prep
Basic color separations
In-person or online
We can give you an estimate on how long it will take to prep the file
Options
Color
We have seven ink colors available:
Yellow
Fluorescent Pink
Violet
Bright Red
Grass
Blue
Black
You can print one to seven colors per printed page.
Paper
We keep a small selection of paper in stock
60lb uncoated cardstock in white; 8.5” x 11” or 11” x 17”
20lb uncoated bond copy paper in white; 8.5” x 11”
Contact us about custom sizes or full bleed trimming
Want to use your own paper?
Our machine can print on paper in weights from 12lb bond – 116lb index (46 gsm – 210 gsm)
Uncoated paper only
Given the unpredictable nature of Riso process, please provide more paper than you need printed
Finishing
Trimming is available for an additional fee. Please contact us for a quote.
Binding
We currently do not offer any binding options
Things to consider
Riso isn’t perfect! Part of the charm of Risograph printing is the variation inherent to the process. Some of this variation includes slight imperfections. These are some of the things that you might expect to see on prints in your order.
Uneven printing - Large areas of color will often not print evenly.
Tire marks - When printing multiple colors the paper feed wheels can pick up colors already printed on the page and leave marks on the following pages.
Smudging - Riso ink is an oil-based ink and smudges easily if rubbed.
Misregistration - When printing multiple colors, paper will go through the machine multiple times. Each time the paper goes through the machine, they may feed through in slightly different ways, leading to areas of color not lining up properly.
Proofreading - We do not proofread or correct artwork. Please check that artwork has been checked for typos and grammatical errors.
Ready to print?
Get in touch for a quote.