BEFORE YOU SEND YOUR FILES

This list of tips we've picked up in our time printing with RISO will help you ensure your files are ready to print without any issues.

Please note, if files need to be edited after printing has begun, this will incur a cost of €15 (ex VAT) due to added material cost.

1. FLATTENING FILES
Sending flattened files will prevent the risograph from creating any unexpected errors in your print's appearance. These can be caused by issues such as transparency, effects, typefaces not being found.

To flatten in Photoshop:
When saving your PDF tick the “As a Copy” box.
To Flatten in Illustrator:
When saving your file untick “Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities” box.

2. SIZE AND RESOLUTION
Set resolution to 300dpi. Lower resolution will leave your images pixelated.

3. TEXT SIZE

Do not set text below 6pt in size. If you are printing white text on a coloured background (knockout text) do not set text below 8pt in size.

4. TEXT APPEARANCE
For best results, outline your text (Illustrator).
Do not make text any lighter than 30% ink density.

5. LINE WEIGHTS
Do not set line weights at less than 0.5pt. Lines thinner than this can appear broken, especially in lighter tones.

6. WE NEED THE FOLLOWING
To print, we need separate PDF files for each colour layer in your image, and a full colour JPEG for reference.

Example:
"Your_Name_BrightRed.pdf"
"Your_Name_MediumBlue.pdf"
"Your_Name_Reference.jpg"