Our Story

20 Years Printing
the USA's Cups.

From a single screen press in a garage to a full manufacturing operation shipping to all 50 states — this is how HT Printers became the partner of choice for businesses that take their brand seriously.

2004Founded
50+States served
200+Businesses launched
5Cup materials

How It Started

Built from the shop floor up.

HT Printers was founded in 2004 by a team of screen printing veterans who believed that custom cups — the most visible surface a food service brand owns — deserved better quality and faster turnaround than the industry was delivering.

The first year: one manual screen press, five SKUs, and a 1,000-unit minimum. Every order was inspected by hand before shipping. That standard hasn't changed.

By 2010 we had invested in semi-automatic presses and expanded to five cup materials. By 2015 we were shipping to all 50 states and had launched our equipment division, helping over 200 entrepreneurs build cup printing businesses of their own.

Today, HT Printers manufactures custom screen-printed cups at the 250-unit minimum — one of the lowest in the country — with a 7-day turnaround backed by an unconditional quality guarantee.

2004Founded. First manual press. 5 cup SKUs. 1,000-unit minimum.
2007First semi-automatic press. Turnaround drops to 10 days.
20105 cup materials available. PET crystal-clear cups added.
2013FDA food-safe ink certification across all materials.
2015Nationwide shipping. All 50 states. Equipment division launches.
2018MOQ lowered to 250 units. 7-day turnaround standard.
2022UV LED ink system — faster cure, sharper detail, lower energy.
202420th anniversary. 200+ businesses launched. Zero quality complaints YTD.

Mission

We exist to put your brand
in every customer's hand.

A custom printed cup travels from your counter to a customer's desk, their car, their meeting. It's seen by dozens of people who never set foot in your location. That's marketing that works while you sleep — and it starts with a cup that's printed precisely, delivered fast, and priced fairly enough that you can order before you run out, not after.

Technology

How we print better.

Every material, every color, every order runs through the same system — one that's been refined over 20 years of cup printing and zero compromises on quality control.

FDA-Compliant Water-Based Inks

All inks are non-toxic, heavy-metal-free, and tested for food contact migration. Every batch is certified before production begins. Safe for direct food and beverage contact on all five cup materials.

UV LED Curing System

Upgraded in 2022, UV LED curing produces sharper edge definition, faster cure times (no heat buildup), and a more durable ink adhesion versus traditional UV lamps. The result is colors that hold through handling, washing, and time.

Digital Pre-Press & Proofing

Every order goes through a digital pre-press review: color separation, screen generation, trap settings, and a customer-facing proof — all before production. Unlimited free revisions until your approval. Zero surprises at delivery.

100% Batch Inspection

Every finished batch is inspected against the approved proof before boxing. We check color accuracy, print alignment, print completeness, and cup integrity. Defective units are pulled and reprinted. Only passing cups ship.

Nationwide Freight Network

We ship to all 50 states via a network of freight and parcel partners optimized for cup delivery — damage-free packaging, tracking on every order, and 1–2 day transit from production complete to your door.

Pantone Color Matching

Ink is mixed to your exact Pantone Coated specifications. CMYK-to-Pantone conversion at no charge. ±5% natural variance inherent to screen printing. Sample orders available for brand-critical color accuracy.

By the Numbers

20 years. Zero shortcuts.

250
Unit MOQ
7
Day turnaround
24h
Digital proof
5
Cup materials
$0
Setup fees
50
States served
200+
Businesses launched
4.9★
Customer rating

Compliance & Certifications

Safety isn't optional.

Custom cups touch food and beverages directly. Every certification below is a commitment to the safety of your customers and the integrity of your brand.

FDA Food-Safe Inks

All inks meet FDA 21 CFR food contact standards. Tested for migration and heavy metals.

BPA-Free Materials

All PP and PET cups are certified BPA-free. Lab tested per ASTM F2132.

FSC Chain of Custody

Paper cup materials sourced from FSC-certified forests. Available on request.

REACH Compliant

All materials comply with EU REACH regulation on chemical safety (exceeds US baseline).

Prop 65 Compliant

California Prop 65 compliant — no listed carcinogens or reproductive toxicants above threshold.

UV LED Ink Safety

UV LED-cured inks fully polymerized — no unreacted monomers. Safe for food contact surfaces.

The Team

The people behind the press.

Our team combines screen printing expertise, pre-press precision, and customer-side experience. Every order is handled by someone who has spent years at the press.

MR

Marcus Rivera

Founder & CEO · 20 years

Started HT Printers after a decade managing production for a regional screen printing shop. Holds a degree in Materials Engineering from Georgia Tech. Set the quality standards the company still runs on.

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Sandra Lin

Head of Pre-Press · 14 years

Leads the digital proof and color separation team. Expertise in Pantone matching and ink formulation. Responsible for the zero-defect standard on first-run orders.

DW

David Walsh

Production Manager · 11 years

Oversees all five press lines and the batch inspection process. Designed the current UV LED upgrade in 2022. Holds certifications in press maintenance and food-safe manufacturing.

AK

Amanda Kim

Customer Success · 8 years

Manages all inbound quotes and order communications. Every question gets a real answer from someone who understands the printing process — not a form response.

Ready to put your brand on a cup?

250-unit minimum. Digital proof in 24 hours. Ships in 7 days. No setup fees.

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