Scanner · The Beige Era · 1988
Apple Scanner
The Apple Scanner helped desktop publishers pull images into the Mac workflow, completing the scan-layout-print loop.
Apple’s first flatbed scanner.
Apple Color OneScanner (1991)
Apple Scanner: key facts
When was the Apple Scanner released?
The Apple Scanner arrived in 1988. Apple discontinued it in 1991.
How much did the Apple Scanner cost?
The Apple Scanner launched at $1,599 in 1988, about $4,309 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: SCSI.
Why does the Apple Scanner matter?
Apple’s first flatbed scanner.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | SCSI |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Flatbed scanner |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | 1988 |
| Discontinued | 1991 |
| Launch price | $1,599 |
How the Apple Scanner compares to today
Launched at $1,599 in 1988, about $4,309 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