Reserve Time
When the RisoLAB is open for on-site printing, all students who are currently enrolled in a Continuing Education or Undergraduate course at the SVA RisoLAB or who have paid for lab access after completing a full semester long course are free to book printing time using our print reservation system.
Updated Policies:
Fall 2024
• All reservations are limited to two hours per session.
• Printers enrolled in classes can book a total of four hours per week.
• Reservations can be made up to two weeks (14 days) ahead of time.
• Printers enrolled in Open Lab Access can book a total of six hours per week.
• Last minute cancellations or no-shows will result in a warning after the first incident, followed by the loss of booking privileges for one week after the second incident.
• Any questions regarding reservations should be directed to risolab@sva.edu
Equipment Status
SYSTEM 1 DRUMS
• Sky Blue is out of order. Light Lime is out of Order.
SYSTEM 2 DRUMS
• All drums are working properly
RISO 1
• Only Make Masters in position 1. Only print in position 1.
1-color machine.
RISO 2
• Working smoothly
RISO 3
• Only Make Masters in position 1. Only print in position 1.
1-color machine.
RISO 4
• Working smoothly
Printer Policies
Individual reservations can only be made for up to two hours in a single session. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance from the date of the reservation request. Open Lab Access students are entitled to up to six hours of reserved print time per week; students enrolled in classes are entitled to three hours per week.
These policies refer only to how much time an individual can reserve; additional time can be used if a Riso is free due to a cancellation or early completion of a print project and does not affect these weekly total limits.Students are asked to indicate the nature of their projects, especially the color drums they will be using during their printing sessions. This will be added to reservation information so that other students can make scheduling requests based on the availability of specific color drums.
Submitting a request does not guarantee placement on the schedule. If multiple reservation requests are submitted at once, RisoLAB staff will add reservations on a first come, first served basis. For questions, email risolab@sva.edu
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance; multiple last minute cancellations may impact reservation privileges. The first incident will lead to a warning, after which reservation privileges will be revoked for a week after subsequent incidents.
The RisoLAB does not charge additional fees for usage of any of our ink colors except metallic gold. We charge a flat rate of $15 per printing session for this color, which can be paid through our PayPal account:
The RisoLAB no longer provides unlimited proofing paper outside of class time. During Open Lab Access hours, printers can purchase 50 sheets of proofing paper for $5, which can be paid through our PayPal account:
RisoLAB Request Form
The RisoLAB is now closed. We will re-open for Open Lab Access on Monday, September 16th with limited hours. Full Open Lab Access hours will begin on Monday, September 23rd. The reservation request form will re-open on Monday, September 16th at 8:00 am.
