U.S. South Communications, Inc.

Art Specifications

When submitting artwork, please follow these guidelines:

File Formats

  • Macintosh format
  • Artwork on Zip disk or CD ROM or via e-mail.
  • Quark, Illustrator, Freehand, Photoshop
    • Files must have proper extensions:
      .qxd, .ai, .eps, .psd, .tif
  • All fonts should be converted to curves or fonts should be included.
  • Photos must be a minimum of 300 dpi.
  • All files must be CMYK

Supporting Documents

  • Color printout or laser copy of composite file.
  • Please include a printout of contents of disk.

Fonts

  • When not converting fonts to outlines, please include all printer and screen fonts.
  • Do not use "Style" menu for type-styles, use the actual font.

Traps

  • Our printer will provide traps.

Art Formats

  • Trim size is 3 3/8" x 2 1/8". Please add 1/8" bleed on all sides.
  • Radius corners are 1/8".
  • Place all critical items such as logos, product verbiage, etc., at least 1/8? from trim.
  • Download the template (Adobe Illustrator format, 103kb)

Where to Send Your Artwork

Send your file along with all support materials listed above to the U.S. South Creative Department at:

U.S. South Communications
Promotional Division
Attn: Art Director
6235 Cockrum Rd. , Hwy 305 N.
Suite 3
Olive Branch , MS 38654

Or you may email files to:

rmcintyre@us-south.net

When sending your files on disk, please be sure to include a return address. This will ensure your disk is returned upon completion of the job.