Riso, Risograph printers are a popular medium for artists.
https://www.riso.co.jp/english/index.html. I could not find reviews of them there on Yelp. This is here.
It is a printing machine disguised as an old school photocopier or big size printer you may find in a business or the library.
The difference is that it prints from a cartridge filled with a specific color liquid ink. You can print multi-color overlays, but the registration may not exactly match, which is why artists value the lo-fi.
The Riso printers, cartridges, and ink are made in Japan.
There are several spots in town with these printers. Not to take away from those, RISO Studio Arts PDX is the US distributor. So if you have a Riso, you will know them business to business. If Riso is of interest, explore all the Portland Riso spots!
That said, people interested in seeing Riso art shows, or this studio's printed matter, or if you would like to explore classes and projects, visit and chat.
Their art openings draw a crowd. The new witchy magic is the Riso instant silk screen making machine. You can access it through new workshops at RISO Studio Arts PDX. If you have ever messed with photo processes to burn a screen, you will be amazed!
RISO Studio Arts PDX has a web presence, socials, limited hours, classes, art shows and an all about professional network with solid engagement by staff. Did I say US distributor? Yes. read more