Printer · The Beige Era · 1991
StyleWriter
The StyleWriter traded laser-printer expense for quiet, compact inkjet printing, reshaping Apple’s home-printer lineup.
Why it mattered
Apple’s first inkjet printer line.
Next in the line
Color StyleWriter (1993)
StyleWriter: key facts
When was the StyleWriter released?
The StyleWriter arrived in March 1991. Apple discontinued it in 1993.
How much did the StyleWriter cost?
The StyleWriter launched at $599 in 1991, about $1,402 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Serial.
Why does the StyleWriter matter?
Apple’s first inkjet printer line.
Full specifications
| CPU | — |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | — |
| Storage | — |
| Display | — |
| GPU | — |
| Ports | Serial |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Inkjet printer |
| Operating system | Driver/firmware support |
| Released | March 1991 |
| Discontinued | 1993 |
| Launch price | $599 |
How the StyleWriter compares to today
Launched at $599 in 1991, about $1,402 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.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11