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| JIS Phillips #2 | | JIS Phillips #2 screwdriver || The screws in a risograph conform to the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS), not ANSI (used in the US), or ISO (used in Europe).<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives#JIS_B_1012</ref> Using a proper JIS screwdriver will provide more torque to stuck screws, and make it less likely that screws become stripped. || [https://crawfordtool.com/products/vessel-220-p2-150-phillips-2-x-6-blade-o-a-l-10-magnetic-ball-grip-screwdriver-great-for-japanese-industrial-standard-jis-screws] | ||
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| Metric hex keys || These should be separate L-shaped wrenches, not part of a pocketknife-style connected set. The sizes needed (in millimeters) are: 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, and 1.5. || | |||
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| Flat head screwdriver || Primarily for removing [[E-ring|e-rings]]—a thin, strong blade is important. A small butter knife or type tweezers for letterpress make good substitutes. || | |||
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| Needle nose pliers || For reattaching e-rings, and manipulating light springs. || | |||
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| 5.5 mm socket wrench, crescent wrench, and/or nut driver || Many internal screws in the risograph have an external hex head profile of 5.5 mm. A small adjustable wrench will also do. || | |||
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| Small vice grips || For removing stuck screws. || | |||
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| Ruler (mm) and/or calipers || Mechanical calibrations for the risograph are invariably provided in metric. || | |||
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| Small flashlight || A magnetic flashlight is best; a headlamp or bike light will also do. || | |||
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| Fine point sharpie || For marking adjustable plates/screws before and after adjustment, or making notes inside the risograph. || | |||
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| A magnet or magnetic retrieval tool || For retrieving dropped screws and other parts. || | |||
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| 2 bristle brushes (nylon & brass) || For cleaning old grit and grease off of plastic and metal surfaces respectively. || | |||
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Latest revision as of 19:09, 23 November 2025
A toolkit of a few key items will allow most standards repairs on all models of risograph.
Tools
| Item | Notes | Product |
|---|---|---|
| JIS Phillips #2 screwdriver | The screws in a risograph conform to the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS), not ANSI (used in the US), or ISO (used in Europe).[1] Using a proper JIS screwdriver will provide more torque to stuck screws, and make it less likely that screws become stripped. | [1] |
| Metric hex keys | These should be separate L-shaped wrenches, not part of a pocketknife-style connected set. The sizes needed (in millimeters) are: 5, 4, 3, 2.5, 2, and 1.5. | |
| Flat head screwdriver | Primarily for removing e-rings—a thin, strong blade is important. A small butter knife or type tweezers for letterpress make good substitutes. | |
| Needle nose pliers | For reattaching e-rings, and manipulating light springs. | |
| 5.5 mm socket wrench, crescent wrench, and/or nut driver | Many internal screws in the risograph have an external hex head profile of 5.5 mm. A small adjustable wrench will also do. | |
| Small vice grips | For removing stuck screws. | |
| Ruler (mm) and/or calipers | Mechanical calibrations for the risograph are invariably provided in metric. | |
| Small flashlight | A magnetic flashlight is best; a headlamp or bike light will also do. | |
| Fine point sharpie | For marking adjustable plates/screws before and after adjustment, or making notes inside the risograph. | |
| A magnet or magnetic retrieval tool | For retrieving dropped screws and other parts. | |
| 2 bristle brushes (nylon & brass) | For cleaning old grit and grease off of plastic and metal surfaces respectively. |