Printer · The Beige Era · 1993

Portable StyleWriter

A compact inkjet aimed at PowerBook users, the Portable StyleWriter let mobile Mac owners print without carrying a full desktop printer.

Portable StyleWriter (1993), Printer by Apple
Why it mattered

Battery-friendly portable Apple inkjet.

Next in the line

Color LaserWriter (1995)

Portable StyleWriter: key facts

When was the Portable StyleWriter released?

The Portable StyleWriter arrived in 1993. Apple discontinued it in 1995.

How much did the Portable StyleWriter cost?

The Portable StyleWriter launched at $399 in 1993, about $870 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).

What specs stand out?

Key specs: Serial.

Why does the Portable StyleWriter matter?

Battery-friendly portable Apple inkjet.

Full specifications

CPU—
Cores—
Memory (RAM)—
Storage—
Display—
GPU—
PortsSerial
WeightVaries by model
DimensionsPortable inkjet printer
Operating systemDriver/firmware support
Released1993
Discontinued1995
Launch price$399

How the Portable StyleWriter compares to today

Launched at $399 in 1993, about $870 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