Printer · The Beige Era · 1995
Color StyleWriter 2400
The 2400 became one of the friendlier consumer color printers of the Performa era: small, cheap and good enough for family projects.
Compact low-cost color inkjet for Performas and PowerBooks.
Color LaserWriter (1995)
Color StyleWriter 2400: key facts
When was the Color StyleWriter 2400 released?
The Color StyleWriter 2400 arrived in 1995. Apple discontinued it in 1997.
How much did the Color StyleWriter 2400 cost?
The Color StyleWriter 2400 launched at $399 in 1995, about $831 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Serial.
Why does the Color StyleWriter 2400 matter?
Compact low-cost color inkjet for Performas and PowerBooks.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Serial |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Compact color inkjet |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | 1995 |
| Discontinued | 1997 |
| Launch price | $399 |
How the Color StyleWriter 2400 compares to today
Launched at $399 in 1995, about $831 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