
Custom Printing
Custom Logo Printing on Paper Cups: A Complete Guide
10 March 2025
Back to Blog**File format:** PDF, AI, or EPS (vector preferred) **Color mode:** CMYK (not RGB — colors shift in print) **Resolution:** 300 DPI minimum for any raster elements **Bleed:** 3mm bleed on all sides
Everything you need to know about CMYK printing, artwork preparation, minimum quantities, and lead times for branded paper cups.
Branded paper cups are one of the most cost-effective marketing tools for cafés and restaurants. Every cup that leaves your counter is a walking advertisement.
Artwork Requirements
Color Accuracy
We use CMYK 4-color offset printing. Pantone matching is available for an additional fee. Always request a **physical proof** before approving a large run.
Minimum Order Quantities
| Size | MOQ ||------|-----|
| 4oz | 1,000 pcs || 7oz | 1,000 pcs || 8oz | 1,000 pcs || 12oz | 1,000 pcs || 16oz | 1,000 pcs |Lead Time
Standard production: **15 business days** from artwork approval.
Rush orders (5,000+ pcs): **7 business days** — contact us for availability.
Shipping
We ship worldwide. Common Incoterms: EXW, FOB Istanbul, CIF destination port. Full export documentation included.