Instant Printer Photo Effect

Straight from the era of risograph zines and grainy sci-fi imports, this halftone photo effect captures the tactile, slightly off-register beauty of old printer paper — where texture does the talking. Designed with four overlay options, it mimics the layered color dots of analog press techniques while preserving the character of your original image. The result is a raw, nostalgic surface that feels part retro manga cover, part underground magazine ad.

Ideal for illustrators, album designers, or art directors looking to simulate risograph print imperfections without touching a real machine. Whether you’re crafting lookbooks, editorial spreads, or gallery posters, this PSD delivers a convincing press-like depth with just a Smart Object swap.

This resource is created, and fully compatible with Adobe Photoshop. For the best experience, we recommend to use the latest Creative Cloud version of the app.