Using a two-drum digital stencil duplicator,
the Risograph,
you can print ZINEs, flyers,
original illustrations,
and other works with rich, distinctive texture.
A small hands-on print studio in Tamachi, Tokyo (Shibaura, Minato-ku).
Risograph printing depends on color, overlap, paper, and density. NOT GUTTER lets you print yourself and check results as you go.
Unlike online print services that require full data submission and shipping, you can take your prints home right after printing. Risograph printing is fast, so it is also useful for urgent flyers.
Good for first test prints or consultation. Staff will operate the machine.
Staff will carefully guide and support you so you can experience the full Risograph workflow, even on your first visit.
Choose the number of masters, ink colors, paper types, and print quantity freely. You may also bring your own paper.
For returning visitors.
Bring your own paper, or choose from the paper available in store.
A4, A3, and postcard-size paper can be purchased by the sheet. Please bring B4, B5, or other sizes.
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 black-only artwork data, a hand-drawn illustration, or a photo. You may also draw on site.
Learn the basics of color separations, density, size, and margins.
Try our original simple tool 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.
NOT GUTTER is reservation-only. Choose a plan and send us a few good times. For a first visit, the First-Time Plan is a good place to start.
Questions about paper, size, or data? See our FAQ.
On your first visit, staff will explain the process. After that, you will print using the Windows PC in the studio. You can take your prints home the same day.
SHIBAURA HOUSE M2F, 3-15-4 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo
7 min from JR Tamachi Station East Exit / 10 min from Mita Station Exit A4
| Space 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen-making fee | 1 master (1 color) | ￥100 |
| 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 | ￥3~ |
| – Space fee (1 hour) | ¥ 1,800 |
|---|---|
| – Master-making fee (2 colors) | ¥ 200 |
| ・Printing fee | ¥ 600 |
| – Paper fee (30 sheets of A3 paper) | ¥ 1,260 |
| Total | ¥ 3,860 |
| ・Space fee（2hour) | ¥ 3,600 |
|---|---|
| – Master-making fee (4 sides, 2 colors each) | ¥ 800 |
| – Printing fee (4 sides, 30 copies) | ¥ 2,400 |
| – Paper fee (60 sheets of A4 straw paper) | ¥ 120 |
| Total | ¥ 6,920 |
* Depending on design and ink density, ink smudging may be noticeable, especially with 3 or more overprinted colors or double-sided printing. Please consult us in advance.
