The ColorWave 300 can print at a resolution of 600dpi and, by integrating both colour and black and white into a single operation, the Dutch manufacturer says users can cut floorspace usage in half.

Océ is pitching its latest print engine at commercial printers, as well as users in the engineering and construction industries.

The wide-format machine, which relies on thermal inkjet technology, has been designed for adding colour to technical documents, and the printing of display and promotional materials.

Earlier this month, the manufacturer anticipated the digital printer sales market would "remain challenging" in 2010 following a fourth quarter of continued revenue decline.

Océ chairman Rokus van Iperen said that: "In order to further strengthen our competitive position and drive sales under difficult market conditions, we will continue to introduce innovative products."