We are pleased to offer a ‘you-send-it-we-print-it-service’ for easy proof-free single-sided two-color 11×17 Riso editions. This is still on a ‘BETA’ trial, so please feel free to contact us.
INSTRUCTIONS
1.) Place an order specifying your paper, ink, and edition options using the dropdown menus.
2.) Separate your artwork for Riso printing. Some classic separation techniques for 2 color: Duotone, Color Select, & pre-making your image with separate layers. If you don’t know how, we have some simple tutorials here. You may also use Spectrolite to separate your files using any of our available inks to preview your work.
3.) Reference our printing section for any specific other questions.
4.) Within 48 hours of transaction, email studio@txtbooks.us with a zipped copy of your print files with single-page grayscale PDFs for each ink color (labeled by color) and include a full color reference JPG. Include your transaction # in the subject line.
5.) *Click’N’Ship*: Receive your prints by mail in roughly two-three weeks via USPS. We cannot coordinate local pickups at this time~apologies!
SPECS
Please reference our printing section for in-depth details on our specs & tips. If you need a full bleed print, your art will be resized to 15” max length to accommodate our 15” trimmer. Due to downscaling, no additional fee will be added.
CURRENT COLORS:
Yellow, Sunflower, Melon, Fluorescent Orange, Red, Raspberry, Coral, Fluorescent Pink, Violet, Purple, Federal Blue, Blue, Cornflower, Aqua, Mint, Light Lime, Green, Bright Olive, Metallic Gold, Copper, Black, & Mist.
SCHEDULE
You-send-we-print operates on a roughly bi-weekly reserved press schedule for all artists’ prints to be printed together for logistics and affordability. You may either get in on a longer or shorter turnaround depending on when you place your order. For rush orders and custom printing, please email us at studio@txtbooks.us
NOTES
⋅An edition consists of a single image reproduced multiple times.
⋅Images on this page suggest possible treatments for two color prints.
⋅’You-Send-We-Print’ trusts artists to be familiar with and embrace Riso aesthetics.
⋅Prints will be resolved to the best of TXTbooks’ ability and refunds cannot be offered.
⋅Incase of ink drum malfunction we may reach out for alternate colors.
⋅You-send-we-print is for the US only. If you are international, consider local options.
⋅We unfortunately do not provide any separation service or at-length consultation for this printing method. For any bespoke, complicated, or rush printing… feel free to email us!
