Printer · The Beige Era · 1993
LaserWriter Select
The Select line aimed laser printing at smaller offices and home users who wanted crisp PostScript-era output without a flagship price.
Budget LaserWriter Select family.
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LaserWriter Select: key facts
When was the LaserWriter Select released?
The LaserWriter Select arrived in 1993. Apple discontinued it in 1996.
How much did the LaserWriter Select cost?
The LaserWriter Select launched at $1,299 in 1993, about $2,832 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: AppleTalk / parallel variants.
Why does the LaserWriter Select matter?
Budget LaserWriter Select family.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | AppleTalk / parallel variants |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Compact laser printer |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | 1993 |
| Discontinued | 1996 |
| Launch price | $1,299 |
How the LaserWriter Select compares to today
Launched at $1,299 in 1993, about $2,832 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