"The response from existing and new exhibitors shows our decision to move to Earls Court was right," said DPW event manager Richard Gayle. "We can show more technology, give easier access to visitors and exhibitors and include a lot more special events within the show."

Building on the 2004 event, which was held at Olympia, new exhibitors include colour management specialist Bodoni Systems and MIS supplier Optichrome Computer Systems. So far more than 100 firms have taken space including Canon, Duplo, HP, Kodak,  Konica Minolta and Litho Supplies.

In addition to the seminars and forums of previous shows, this year's event will include a large-format trail to highlight developments in that sector.

Visitor pre-registration for the show, which will run from 18-20 October, has begun at www.digitalprintworld.co.uk.