media types
   
• CD-ROM
• DVD
• Blu-Ray
• Flash Drives
   
electronically transferring files
   

MAILSOUTH.COM FTP PORTAL

  • Files larger than 2 mb can be sent to us via your web browser by clicking here.
  • To help keep files together, and to minimize file corruption, please use a compression program such as Stuffit or WinZip whenever possible.
  • Please name your file something that is easily recognizable. For example: ABCPizza_June2010.pdf
  • Please fill out the online form as completely as possible to ensure that your artwork is processed quickly and accurately. If sending a revision, please note the revision by including R1, R2, etc. at the end of the file name.
  • Be patient. When the transfer is complete, you will see a confirmation page

EMAIL

  • Files of less than 2mb can be e-mailed to art@mailsouth.com.
  • To help keep files together, and to minimize file corruption, please use a compression program such as Stuffit or WinZip whenever possible.
  • Please name your file something that is easily recognizable. For example: ABCPizza_June2010.pdf
  • Please include your company's name AND your sales representative's name or your account manager's name to ensure that your artwork is processed quickly and accurately. If sending a revision, please note the revision by including R1, R2, etc. at the end of the file name.

YOUR FTP SITE

  • Files can be retrieved from your FTP site if one is available.
  • Please supply us with the FTP address, Name and Password (if required).
  • Please supply us with the correct file name to retrieve.
  • Please include your company's name AND your sales representative's name or your account manager's name to ensure that your artwork is processed quickly and accurately
   
scanning formats
   
  • Up to 11 X 17, max image 10.5 X 16.5, reflective (photographs or artwork.)
  • No transparencies or negatives
   
program compatibilities
   
  • We support most Macintosh applications (Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop and QuarkXpress).
  • We accept files saved as EPS, JPG, PSD, TIF or PDF, provided they are at least 300 dpi and at least 100% of the final size to be used.
  • We cannot accept ads built in Corel, PageMaker, Publisher, Photoshop Elements or Word.
   
program specifications
   
  • When sending electronic files, please be sure to include ALL associated linked files (illustrations, scans, etc.) and ALL fonts (printer and screen) used in your documents.
  • For proper output and printing, please be sure to convert all images from RGB format to CMYK before sending your files. Also, please be sure to convert all custom and/or spot colors to CMYK format before sending your files.
  • Black type should be set as 100% K and not a CMYK type.
   
templates
   

You or another advertising agency is creating your ad, you can find the specific SmartMarket template here.
Using these templates as a guide ensures that your ad will be created accurately and will not need to be resized in order to fit the specific piece that you have purchased. These templates are in Adobe PDF format. If you would like an Adobe Indesign template to work with, please request this from your Account Representative.