Outlet is a studio & press that specializes in risograph printing & teaching workshops on this cool printmaking tool.
Outlet is home to 3 functional RISOs (and 1 who is retired). We call them the RISO Sisters! Barbara (our RC6300 born in 1993) doesn’t print anymore, but she’s our mascot and part of our very unofficial risograph museum. Our 3 working machines are Janet (our RZ590 born in 2007), Corita (our RZ390 born in 2005), and Lil’ Tina (our EZ220 born in 2009) and we keep them printing nonstop!
What the heck is a risograph? The risograph is a stencil duplicator that fuses the look and process of screenprinting with the convenience of an office copier (but more fun, more inky and with lots of texture). It uses actual inks (not toner) that come in vivid colors that other printers can’t produce. Riso provides a cheap and easy method for reproducing work in large quantities like posters, buttons, prints and zines. It’s a beautiful and versatile medium for illustrators, designers, comics artists, photographers, writers, and more!
You can take one of our Riso Basics workshops to learn more!
Come print with us!
Take advantage of our one-on-one print appointments, a collaborative in-person way for you to print your risograph projects with us!
Come in and print in person with one of our knowledgable studio assistants*!
You bring your files, your paper (or you can purchase from our selection here—we’ve got a ton of different papers), and your questions and chat with our staff to bring your print projects to life. You can be as hands-on or hands-off with the process during your appointment as you like.
Make your open hour appointment whatever you want it to be! Need to print? Great! Want to just look at our available inks and papers? That’s cool! Need to make some buttons or trim something down? Awesome! You can select the appointment that best suits your needs. Open hour appointments can also take advantage of our other equipment and art and collage supplies.
*These hours are limited to people who have taken our Riso Basics workshop or one of our other intro to risograph workshops. You can also sign up for one-on-one workshops and one-on-one file setup sessions based on what you need!
Pricing
Our pricing is calculated based on many different factors such as ink used, stencils made, paper, labor, and more.
Contact us to get a quote or you can check here for some price estimates for common projects!
These prices are all estimates and may vary depending on the scope of your project. Zine prices in particular can really vary depending on the number of pages in your book and the number of inks you’re using. Reach out if you have questions!
Prints & Posters
8.5 x 11” Prints
1 color—Edition of 50: ~$25
2 colors—Edition of 25: ~$40
4 colors—Edition of 100: ~$85
11 x 17” Prints
2 colors—Edition of 50: ~$45
3 colors—Edition of 100: ~$70
Zines
8.5 x 11” One Page Zine (Double Sided)
1 color—Edition of 25: ~$30
2 color—Edition of 100: ~$95
Economy Zine (5.5 x 8.5” Page Size), 12 Pages
1 color—Edition of 25: ~$65
2 color—Edition of 50: ~$175