The manufacturer's latest printers join OKI's existing C810 and C830 A3 colour machines, which the company is using to target the small business market.

Both models can print at a resolution of 1,200x600dpi. The C801 and C821 can output in A3 colour operation at 12ppm and 17ppm in mono, while in A4 this rises to 22ppm and 32ppm respectively.

Alan McLeish, senior product marketing manager, OKI Printing Solutions, said: "With this key initiative, we are able to offer a range of flexible general office printers that combine consistent everyday A4 print quality with the additional flexibility of A3 colour printing, as and when required.

"At a time when small businesses are looking to cut the total cost of printing and to improve their environmental performance, the ability to print A3 enables them to create a range of high-quality promotional materials, such as flyers and brochures in-house."

Both the C801 and C821 are available now. The C801 retails for £929, while the C821 is priced at £1,088.