Posted: 14 Oct 2014 15:26 by issuepress
Last edit: 16 Jul 2018 15:07 by issuepress
Risograph inks are soy-based and do not conform exactly to any color standards. The listings below are approximates for reference only. Additionally, Riso inks are also slightly transparent and allow for variations in overprint and based on the color of paper they are printed on.
Posted: 24 Oct 2024 15:22 by risofort
Last edit: 26 Oct 2024 05:53 by risofort
In this tutorial, you'll be guided through the necessary steps to replace a broken gear powered by the Thermal Pressure Motor (error message on screen: T19-208 or T19-XXX) — the process shown here should work on all 2-drum machines but was performed on a MZ1070.
This gear wears out quite quickly, so it's very unusual that this happens. You can get replacement gears easily on sites like AliExpress for little money (search for the part #612-10010) — make sure to have it at hand before you open everything up!
Estimated time it takes: 1,5h
Posted: 26 Apr 2015 18:48 by issuepress
Last edit: 01 May 2015 14:19 by issuepress
A nozzle-to-nozzle ink transfer adapter is an easy and painless method of transfering inks from tube to tube. Transfering ink in this manner is a much cleaner process then filling tubes through the back and helps prevent air bubbles from forming during the transfer process.
Posted: 17 Oct 2014 14:10 by paperpusher
Last edit: 17 Dec 2014 20:02 by issuepress
To understand the role that paper plays in Risograph printing begins with a brief knowledge of ink behaviour. Soy-Based Risograph Ink dries through a combination process of absorption and evaporation, so it is ideal to find paper stocks with qualities that suit this process. Much like soy-based newspaper printing ink, Riso Inks may smudge after the prints have dried (technically, the ink never really sets). This may be of concern for some projects, especially those with heavy ink coverage, or intended for handling.
