Risograph Duplicator Access

Open Studio is home to a RISO SF5450 EII, single drum duplicator.

A Risograph Membership is valid for one year and includes a 30-minute technical orientation. Once you’ve received an orientation, you will be able to book time on the machine for subsequent production sessions during allotted hours.

Risograph access is included for Studio Membership holders.

Book RISOGRAPH Orientation Book Risograph Use
Open Studio gratefully acknowledges the Ontario Trillium Foundation‘s 2026 Capital Grant which supported our modernization efforts with the acquisition of new printing equipment, expanding access, and enabling creators to produce and share work in an inclusive, multidisciplinary space.
 
   

   Risograph Access

   Membership*

$50

   Master

$3.00 (each)

   Copy 

8.5″ x 11″ – $0.15 (per sheet)
11″ x 17″ – $0.30 (per sheet)
RISOGRAPH Access Hours, Fall 2026

Fridays: 11pm-5pm

Colours

BLACK –   YELLOW  – RED – BLUE

Papers

  • Sustana Enviro 20# Copy – recycled white (Letter 8.5″ x 11″ & Tabloid 11″ x 17″)
  • Accent Opaque Smooth 70# Text – white (L & T)
  • Accent Opaque Smooth 80# Cover – white (L & T)
  • Staples 30% Recycled Pastel Coloured Copy Paper – Green (L)

Using your own paper is permitted after approval. Papers must be uncoated on either side, above 12lb and below 116lb, not exceed 11″ x 17″, no deckled-edges. Price per copy is discounted 50%.

File Prep Resources

Spectrolite – a free, intuitive app for both Mac and Windows, created and maintained by ANEMONE. Support their project here.

The Emily Carr Communication Design Studio’s website has an extensive set of instructional guides about all aspects risograph preparation and printing. (A special credit to Kathleen Jacques who compiled these amazing guides.)

Additional Print Samples

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Print test – Grain-touch

Print test – Screen-covered: 43 LPI

Print test – Screen-covered: 71 LPI

Print test – Screen-covered: 106 LPI