RISOGRAPH PRINTING
AT GROUNDED PRINTSHOP

Risograph printing, or simply "riso" is a hybrid between screenprinting and traditional photocopying that produces vibrant colors, unique textures, and Eco-friendly printing using soy based ink.

Originally developed in Japan in the 1980s, Riso machines were designed as a fast and cost-effective way to produce high-volume prints, with some machines able to do multiple colors, while others are capable of only printing one at a time. Organizations that needed to crank out mass amounts of prints would easily do so, and artists saw the creative potential in these machines.

PRINT WITH US

THREE WAYS TO RISO PRINT AT GROUNDED

join our riso club

Ready to keep printing? After completing our Intro to Riso Workshop, join the club for $40/month or $400/year and get self-scheduled access to the machines. Members enjoy reduced printing rates ($0.10 first color, $0.05 additional colors, $2 masters), support from our knowledgeable staff, and the energy of a creative print community.

Bring approved paper or purchase from our shop—and make Riso part of your regular practice.

INTRO TO RISO CLASS

APPLY TO BE A MEMBER

pay as you print

If you don't want to commit to a monthly plan, pay $20 an hour for a self-scheduled print-a-thon. You still enjoy our reduced printing costs, too! Completion of the Intro to Riso Workshop and studio orientation is required.

INTRO TO RISO CLASS

let us print for you!

Don't want to do it yourself? Hate clubs? Still want prints? Totally understandable. Contact us and we'll handle it for you!

PRINT ORDERS

Check out our current riso classes to get involved!

RISO COLORS

Risograph printing is basically a love letter to layering and color. Each color is printed one at a time, using separate ink drums, so images are built up in passes rather than all at once. This means colors don’t mix the way they do in digital printing—they overlap, misalign, and interact in beautifully unexpected ways. Where two colors meet, a third color appears. Where things shift slightly (because they will), you get that signature Riso wobble that feels lively and handmade.

Layering in Riso is all about intention and play: deciding what prints first, what sits on top, and how transparent inks stack to create depth, texture, and surprise. You’re not chasing perfection but instead collaborating with the machine. The result is bold, vibrant prints that feel tactile, imperfect, and very much alive.

ABOUT OUR RISO MACHINE

SF9450 EII

the precision powerhouse

four colors
(more to come!)

The SF9450 EII is the Rolls-Royce of Risos in our printshop. With its 600 dpi resolution, fast speeds (up to 190 ppm), and support for paper sizes up to 11.69" x 16.54" (A3), it’s perfect for producing crisp, detailed work without sacrificing time. Great for:

High-end art prints
Intricate zines with fine details
Large-volume print jobs

Ready to see your work come alive in layers of bold color? Print with Grounded and let the magic (and a little misalignment) do its thing.