Risograph printing by Bad Student in the Philippines ✷
For posters, zines, flyers, art prints, inserts, handouts, packaging experiments, weird ideas, and everything in between.
Riso is not digital printing. Slight misregistration, texture shifts, roller marks, uneven ink density, and happy accidents are part of the process. Every print run comes out a little different, and that’s part of the charm.
PRINTING GUIDELINES
| File Size | A3 (297 × 420 mm / 11.75 × 16.5 in) |
| Resolution | 300 dpi |
| Color Setup | Grayscale layers per ink color |
| Preferred Format | PSD |
| Border | 3 mm minimum |
Each ink color should be separated into its own grayscale layer. Darker grayscale values produce heavier ink coverage.
AVAILABLE INK COLORS
Ink availability may occasionally change depending on stock and maintenance schedules.
PAPER OPTIONS
| Standard Stocks |
100gsm Old Mill Bianco 130gsm Old Mill Bianco |
| Specialty Stock | 190gsm Materica Gesso |
Heavy cardstock, coated paper, and glossy stocks are not always compatible with risograph printing.
PRINT CHARACTERISTICS
Slight misregistration, roller marks, uneven ink coverage, smudging, paper texture, and color variation are normal parts of the risograph process.
FILE CHECKING
We do a quick technical check before printing, but final file preparation responsibility still belongs to the client.
We may contact you regarding low resolution files, incorrect separations, tight margins, sizing issues, or excessive ink coverage.
READY TO PRINT?
Send your print details and files to print@badstudent.store ✷
Include your quantity, paper choice, print size, ink colors, and any notes or special requests.
For zines, books, custom formats, workshops, or bulk projects, please email us directly for a custom quote.
QUICK A3 PRINT ESTIMATE ✷
For posters and flat A3 prints only.
This is only a rough estimate and may still change depending on file setup, ink coverage, paper stock, and print requirements.