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Accuracy also improves with digital ITR imaging. Reduced makeready times brought about by using ITR and sleeves make possible shorter package production runs and more frequent design changes. Distortions associated with imaging and mounting flat plates are eliminated. Even greater accuracy can be derived from imaging sleeves with blank plates pre-mounted, or with seamless sleeves, since there are no gaps or bleeds between separate images on the sleeves. “As a result, the narrow-web printer’s preference for sleeve and ITR imaging solutions is increasing,” Profitt reports. “The precision of thin sleeves and plates, using thin composite or nickel base sleeves, supports the high resolutions and quality that many narrow-web printers demand. In addition, ITR print sleeves are characterized by reliability and durability. Longer print life has been demonstrated by seamless sleeves.”