Custom Cup Printing Services — Branded Cups in 7 Business Days
Screen printing on plastic, paper, and styrofoam cups. Artwork approval to your door — 7 business days standard, 3-day rush available.
Cup Types We Print
Any Cup. Any Material. Your Brand.
We screen print on all major cup materials used in food service, events, and retail.
PP Plastic Cups
Polypropylene — flexible, food-safe, widely used for cold drinks
PS Rigid Cups
Polystyrene — crystal clarity for smoothies and premium drinks
PET Clear Cups
PET — high-end clarity, ideal for showcasing colorful beverages
Styrofoam Cups
Excellent insulation — hot or cold, budget-friendly in volume
Paper Cups
Hot and cold paper — single wall, double wall, compostable
Industries Served
If You Serve a Drink, You Can Brand It
How It Works
From Artwork to Your Door in 6 Steps
A predictable, transparent process with no surprises — you'll always know where your order stands.
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Submit Your Artwork
Send your logo and brand colors. We accept AI, PDF, EPS, and high-res PNG. Not ready? Our design team can help at no charge.
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Receive Digital Proof
Within 24 business hours, you receive a digital proof showing your design exactly as it will print on the cup. Review and request changes freely.
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Approve & Enter Production
One click approval. Your order enters the print queue immediately. Screens are made, inks are mixed to your Pantone spec, cups are staged.
04
Screen Printing Run
Each color in your design is applied through a dedicated screen — precise registration, even ink coverage, and vibrant color on every single cup.
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Quality Control
Every batch is spot-checked for color accuracy, registration, and print adhesion before being packed for shipment. Zero-defect standard.
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Shipped to You
Your order ships from our US facility via your preferred carrier. Standard: 7 business days from approval. Rush: 3 business days available.
The Technology
Why Screen Printing is the Right Choice for Cups
Screen printing applies ink through a mesh screen directly onto the cup surface. This produces thick, opaque, vibrant colors that sit on top of the material — not absorbed into it. The result is print quality that resists fading, smudging, and moisture.
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🎨Color accuracyEach color gets its own screen — Pantone matching is reliable and consistent batch-to-batch.
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💧Moisture resistanceInk bonds to the surface and withstands condensation, handling, and beverage contact.
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⚡Production speedAutomated equipment prints thousands of cups per hour — ideal for large-volume orders without sacrificing quality.
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💰Cost efficiency at volumePer-cup cost drops significantly as quantity rises — the economics improve every time you reorder.
For Entrepreneurs
Turn Cup Printing Into a Revenue Stream
Hundreds of entrepreneurs have taken the next step — not just ordering cups, but building a business around printing them. The profit margin on cup printing is compelling, the market is local and underserved, and startup capital is lower than most expect.
Explore the Profit Center Model →What entrepreneurs ask us
What does it cost to get started?Less than you think. Equipment, training, and first materials are all covered in our startup guide.
How do I find customers?Every restaurant, coffee shop, and event venue in your city is a potential client. We show you how.
What margins can I expect?Typical operators achieve 50–70% gross margin on cup printing orders. Full details in the Profit Center guide.
Related Resources
Equipment, Consumables & Training
Everything that supports the printing process — from the machines to the inks to the people running them.
🏭 Cup Printing Equipment
Browse the machines that power our print operation. Same equipment used by cup printing businesses across the USA.
See Equipment →🎨 Inks, Screens & Consumables
Food-safe inks, mesh screens, squeegees, and materials specific to cup printing. Order what you need when you need it.
Browse Consumables →🎓 Cup Printing Academy
Online training covering every aspect of cup screen printing — from setup to production to quality control.
Visit the Academy →📦 Cup Catalog
Browse all cup materials, sizes, and specs. Find the right cup for your brand and audience before you print.
Browse Products →Customer Story
How a Regional Juice Bar Chain Branded 6 Locations with One Order
"We needed a single design that worked across six locations — different staff, same brand. HT Printers turned around 3,000 cups in seven days. Our customers started commenting on the cups within the first week."
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Cups in first order
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6
Locations unified
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Colors, Pantone matched
FAQ
Custom Cup Printing — Common Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
500 cups per design, across all materials — plastic (PP, PS, PET), paper, and styrofoam. For rush orders, minimums may be adjusted — contact us to discuss your situation.
How long does custom cup printing take?
Standard turnaround is 7 business days from artwork approval to shipment. Rush orders deliver in 3 business days at a premium. Turnaround starts once you approve the digital proof, not when you place the order.
What file types do you accept for artwork?
We prefer vector files: Adobe Illustrator (.ai), PDF, or .eps. High-resolution PNG and TIFF (300 DPI at print size) are also accepted. JPG files are not recommended for logos. If you have no artwork file, our design team can help.
Do you offer Pantone color matching?
Yes. Provide your Pantone Coated (PMS) color codes and we mix inks to match. Each color requires its own screen and a separate machine pass — each cup must be reprocessed per color. 1 color standard; up to 3 colors available. Setup fee applies per screen.
What are the setup fees?
Setup fees cover screen plate production — typically $30–$50 per color per design. They are charged once per design. Reorders of the same design do not incur setup fees. Fees are always itemized before you confirm your order.
How is reorder pricing different?
Reorders skip setup fees entirely — your screens stay on file for 12 months at no charge. Per-cup pricing remains identical to your original order. Many customers plan for reorders from the start to take advantage of this.
Can I print on cups I supply?
In most cases, yes — provided the cups are compatible with our equipment (dimensions, material, and surface treatment). Contact us with cup specs before ordering. A brief compatibility test may apply.
Do you ship outside the continental USA?
Standard service covers the continental US. Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico are available with adjusted shipping. International shipping is available for large orders — contact us for a custom freight quote.
Get Your Custom Cup Printing Quote
We respond within one business day with pricing and a sample proof — no commitment required.