Printer · The Beige Era · 1993
Color StyleWriter
Color StyleWriter models brought affordable color output to home Macs, school reports and early desktop-publishing projects.
Apple’s mainstream color inkjet family.
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Color StyleWriter: key facts
When was the Color StyleWriter released?
The Color StyleWriter arrived in 1993. Apple discontinued it in 1997.
How much did the Color StyleWriter cost?
The Color StyleWriter launched at $599 in 1993, about $1,306 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Serial.
Why does the Color StyleWriter matter?
Apple’s mainstream color inkjet family.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Serial |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Color inkjet printer |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | 1993 |
| Discontinued | 1997 |
| Launch price | $599 |
How the Color StyleWriter compares to today
Launched at $599 in 1993, about $1,306 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