Scanner · The Beige Era · 1991
Apple Color OneScanner
Color OneScanner models brought color image capture into Apple’s desktop publishing ecosystem.
Apple’s color flatbed scanner family.
Apple Color OneScanner: key facts
When was the Apple Color OneScanner released?
The Apple Color OneScanner arrived in 1991. Apple discontinued it in 1997.
How much did the Apple Color OneScanner cost?
The Apple Color OneScanner launched at $1,599 in 1991, about $3,742 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: SCSI.
Why does the Apple Color OneScanner matter?
Apple’s color flatbed scanner family.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | SCSI |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Color flatbed scanner |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | 1991 |
| Discontinued | 1997 |
| Launch price | $1,599 |
How the Apple Color OneScanner compares to today
Launched at $1,599 in 1991, about $3,742 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11