Printer · The Beige Era · 1993

StyleWriter II

The StyleWriter II made Apple-branded inkjet printing cheaper and more common in consumer Mac setups.

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

Lower-cost second-generation StyleWriter.

Next in the line

Color LaserWriter (1995)

StyleWriter II: key facts

When was the StyleWriter II released?

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

How much did the StyleWriter II cost?

The StyleWriter II launched at $359 in 1993, about $783 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).

What specs stand out?

Key specs: Serial.

Why does the StyleWriter II matter?

Lower-cost second-generation StyleWriter.

Full specifications

CPU—
Cores—
Memory (RAM)—
Storage—
Display—
GPU—
PortsSerial
WeightVaries by model
DimensionsInkjet printer
Operating systemDriver/firmware support
Released1993
Discontinued1995
Launch price$359

How the StyleWriter II compares to today

Launched at $359 in 1993, about $783 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