The RISO digital duplicator (previously called the Risograph) is specifically designed to bridge the gap between copier and offset systems by handling run lengths that are too long for copiers or laser printers and too short for offset printers.
What is risograph printing? RISO prints are made with a Risograph printer. It looks like a photocopier, but works as a screenprinter; using rich spot colours and stencils to create tactile and vibrant prints, affordably and with little impact to our environment.
What's a Risograph? Risograph printing is a technique best described as a ‘digital screen printing’. The process is similar to screen printing, but with the convenience of an office copier. It’s known for its vivid colours (that other printers can’t produce) and its specific textures.
Learn about the history and process of risograph printing. Our friends at Risolve —a family-operated printing studio—join us today to shed light on the art of Risograph printing. Learn where it came from, what makes it unique, and how to start your very first Riso project.
An Intro to Risograph Printing (& How to Start Your First Project)
Often described as a blend of screen printing and digital duplication, a Risograph machine creates vibrant, layered prints using stencil masks and spot colours. Artists, designers, small presses and schools value it for its bold colour, visible texture, and economical short runs.
A Risograph is a digital duplicator or printer duplicator created to produce high volumes of good quality print copies at a lower cost than toner copiers. A Risograph uses special inks made from soy oil, this makes them quicker and more energy efficient than regular photocopiers and laser printers.