The Risograph process has a beautiful handmade aesthetic. Here are some quirks to look out for:
COVERAGE: Large areas of solid ink coverage are likely to flood and show variations in texture.
SMUDGING: Risograph ink is a blend of water, pigment and soil oil. Similar to newspaper ink, it can smudge.
ROLLER MARKS: When a paper is fed through the machine multi ple times, the paper feeder rollers may leave tire marks on the page. Don’t worry, they can be easily removed with a rubber.
REGISTRATION: As each colour is layered separately, the overlap of colours and alignment can be irregular. Every print will look slightly di erent. Unexpected marks are part of the process and is what really make each print totally unique! Adding trapping to your design will help avoid mis-registration gaps.