In the sacred halls of the Church of Riso, ink reveals its arcane secrets and parchment whispers mysteries only the initiated comprehend. Enter the sanctum guided by The Illuminated Hierarch of The Crow and his circle of enigmatic visionaries who orchestrate the symphony of Risograph printing in Southern Utah.
Elevate your artistic experience at our Risograph Print Nights. Join this exclusive event to unravel the enigma of risograph printing. Whether you're an adept artisan or a curious initiate, immerse yourself in a night of creativity while forging connections within our tight-knit community.
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Maximum Printing Area 11.5 inches × 16.5 inches
Paper Print Size 4 in × 5.5 in to 12.5 in × 19 in
190 pages per minute ultra high-speed printing
7 speed levels: 60, 80, 100, 120, 130, 160 and 190 sheets per minute
600 × 600 dpi high-resolution with improved image quality
High-speed digital master-making / Fully automatic printing
Embark on an illuminating odyssey with us at the Church of Riso, a sanctuary for those drawn to the bewitching world of Risograph printing.
Why join us?
1. Unearth Your Creative Potential
2. Receive Guidance from Riso Masters
3. Become Part of an Exclusive Community
Ready to venture into the unknown? Let your creativity shine in the glow of the Risograph. Become a part of something extraordinary. Join the Church of Riso today!
In the mystic domain of Risograph printing, our duplicator emerges as no ordinary machine; it weaves the very essence of screen printing with the beguilement of photocopying. Revered within the circles of graphic design, zine craftsmanship, and the hidden alcoves of small-scale publishing, the Risograph unfolds its peculiar nature:
1. Color Alchemy:
Original images undergo a ritual of color separation, where each hue is isolated before imprinting. Risographs are renowned for their use of spot colors, and our sanctum boasts 8 such mystical hues, with over 80 others shrouded in secrecy. Like ancient CMYK arts, multiple colors may intertwine to birth additional spectral shades.
2. Image and Master Conjuring:
A sacred master sheet is summoned for each distinct color layer. Images are etched onto this mystical parchment through the gaze of a laser. This image dictates where the ink shall be bestowed upon the paper, akin to the ancient rites of screen printing.
3. Drum Incantation:
The Risograph invokes a drum printing mechanism, entwining the image-laden master sheet around a rotating drum. As mentioned, each color boasts its own drum, a vessel that must be changed for every new layer, in a cycle of rhythmic transformation.
4. Paper Navigation:
In the sacred dance of paper handling, the Risograph employs a swift feed system, propelling paper at speeds reaching 190 pages per minute. The paper, embraced by the rotating drum, emerges anew on the other side. Proper alignment, the mystical registration, is vital for the sanctity of the final print.
5. Advantages:
Risograph scribing is an economical enchantment for those with small to medium print aspirations. The very imperfections and textures that emerge contribute to the alluring charm of Risograph prints.
6. Considerations:
In the realm of Risographs, color is a limited currency compared to the opulence of full-color digital printing. The blending of spot colors, an alchemical pursuit, doesn't always manifest as anticipated. The parchment chosen for the ritual also guides the outcome; beware, for coated paper may resist the drying enchantment of riso ink, leading to smudges that persist.
