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:
Spring 2026
- All reservations are limited to two hours per session.
- Printers enrolled in classes can book a total of four hours per week.
- Printers enrolled in Open Lab Access can book a total of six hours per week.
- Printers enrolled in Continuing Education classes and Open Lab Access can book up to two weeks into the future.
- Artists in Residence can book up to three weeks into the future.
- New printers must complete a certification test before being permitted to book print time.
- Last minute cancellations or no-shows will result in the loss of booking privileges for one week.
- Reservations that begin immediately after a scheduled class or workshop ends should allow for a ten to fifteen minute grace period before printers can expect to begin working.
- Reservations that end immediately before a scheduled class or workshop begins should stop printing and begin cleaning up ten minutes before the end of their reservation.
- Any questions regarding reservations should be directed to risolab@sva.edu
Equipment Status
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Lab 1 drums
• One Fluorescent Pink drum is OOS. The other is working smoothly.
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Lab 2 drums
• Working smoothly
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Riso 1
• Working smoothly
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Riso 2
• Working smoothly
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Riso 4
• Working smoothly
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Riso 5
• Working smoothly
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Riso 6
• Working smoothly
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Riso 7
• 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. Students enrolled in BFA classes can book time up to three weeks in advance.
Open Lab Access students are entitled to up to six hours of reserved print time per week; students enrolled in classes are entitled to four 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.
The RisoLAB stocks and sells bundles of paper available for purchase with cash or credit card:
70 lb Cougar White Smooth Text – Letter size (8.5×11 in) : $5 for 50 sheets
80 lb Cougar White Smooth Cover – Letter size (8.5×11 in) : $10 for 50 sheets
70 lb Cougar White Smooth Text – Tabloid size (11×17 in) : $10 for 50 sheets
80 lb Cougar White Smooth Cover – Tabloid size (11×17 in) : $15 for 50 sheets
Please note that paper availability is not guaranteed.
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Last minute cancellations or no shows will result in the loss of booking privileges for one week.
RisoLAB Request Form
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