Print your own zines, flyers, or illustrations on our two-drum Risograph in Tamachi, Tokyo.
A Risograph uses a separate stencil for each ink. As the colors layer on the paper, you’ll see new shades where they overlap, along with the small shifts and textures that give Riso its character.
Change the paper, the ink density, or the way two colors overlap and see what happens. NOT GUTTER is a place to print it yourself and see the results as you go.
Take your prints with you at the end of your session. The machine prints quickly, which comes in handy when you need flyers in a hurry.
We’ll walk you through printing. Choose Ichi-kara (60 min) if your artwork is mostly ready, or Zero-kara (90 min) if you’d like help making the print files.
Back for another round? Choose your inks, masters, paper, and print quantity. You can bring your own paper, too.
Bring one image file or a photo on your phone. Turn it into two Riso postcards or one A4 poster.
Bring your own paper, or choose from the paper available in store.
We sell A4, A3, and postcard-size paper by the sheet. Bring your own if you need B4, B5, or another size.
As a guide, the machine supports 46–210 g/m2. Some paper may not feed correctly depending on its surface or finish.
A postcard (100 x 148 mm) cannot be printed in two colors at once.
You can still print one color at a time. For two colors at once, print on paper at least 100 x 246 mm and trim it afterward.
Printing precisely to the edge of the paper is not possible. Paper feed and position can shift by a few millimeters, so keep text, QR codes, and other important elements at least 5-10 mm inside the final trim.
For the machine’s published specifications, see RISO’s official information (Japanese). Published figures do not guarantee the usable area of every print.
Full-bleed A3 printing is not possible. For A4, B5, postcards, and other smaller finished sizes, print on larger paper and trim afterward.
Bring a black-and-white print file, drawing, or photo. You can also draw your artwork here.
For PHOTO ART LAB, bring one image file or a photo on your phone. We’ll prepare the print files and run the print for you.
Learn the basics of color separations, density, size, and margins.
Use our free preview tool to split your image into CMYK without Photoshop or Illustrator.
The preview is only a guide. Actual prints vary with paper, ink, and printing conditions.
* Copyrighted or trademarked designs may only be used with permission from the rights holder.
Visits are by appointment. For your first session, pick the First-Time Plan. If you’d like to start with a photo, choose PHOTO ART LAB. Compare your options or send us a few times that work for you.
Questions about paper, sizing, or print files? See our FAQ.
Come at your booked time. On your first First-Time or Regular Plan visit, we’ll show you how the machine works, then you’ll print using our Windows PC. For PHOTO ART LAB, we prepare the masters and print for you. Take your prints home that day.
SHIBAURA HOUSE M2F, 3-15-4 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
A 7-minute walk from JR Tamachi Station (East Exit) or a 10-minute walk from Mita Station (Exit A4).
Bring print files or paper artwork you’ve already started. We can help you make adjustments here.
We’ll help you make print files from scratch. Bring the photos, drawings, or other material you want to work with.
| Workspace fee | 1,800 yen/person/hour / students 1,500 yen/person/hour * Additional person: +500 yen/hour * Please contact us for groups of 5 or more. * First-time regular-plan support fee: +1,800 yen |
￥1,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Masters | 1 master (1 color) | ￥150 |
| Printing fee | per pass * Volume discounts available (5 yen per pass from the 301st pass, 2 yen per pass from the 1,001st pass) |
￥10 |
| Paper fee | per sheet | ￥4~ |
These examples show what returning visitors would pay before any first-time support fee. Prices vary by stock.
| – Workspace fee (1 hour) | ¥ 1,800 |
|---|---|
| – Masters (2 colors) | ¥ 300 |
| – Printing fee (2 colors × 30 sheets) | ¥ 600 |
| – Paper (30 sheets of A3 Kuchen cardstock) | ¥ 1,260 |
| Total | ¥ 3,960 |
| – Workspace fee (2 hours) | ¥ 3,600 |
|---|---|
| – Masters (4 sides, 2 colors each) | ¥ 1,200 |
| – Printing (4 sides × 2 colors × 30 copies) | ¥ 2,400 |
| – Paper fee (60 A4 sheets at 4 yen each) | ¥ 240 |
| Total | ¥ 7,440 |
* Heavy ink can smudge, especially with three or more layers or when printing on both sides. Ask us ahead of time if your design uses either.
First time printing with a Riso? We’ll show you how to get started.
