Scanner · The Beige Era · 1991
Apple Color OneScanner
Color OneScanner models brought color image capture into Apple’s desktop publishing ecosystem.
Apple Color OneScanner: key facts
When was the Apple Color OneScanner released?
The Apple Color OneScanner was released in 1991. Apple discontinued it in 1997.
How much did the Apple Color OneScanner cost?
The Apple Color OneScanner launched at $1,599 in 1991 — about $3,742 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Apple Color OneScanner’s specs?
The Apple Color OneScanner used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Apple Color OneScanner matter?
Apple’s color flatbed scanner family.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | SCSI |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Color flatbed scanner |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | 1991 |
| Discontinued | 1997 |
| Launch price | $1,599 |
How the Apple Color OneScanner compares to today
Launched at $1,599 in 1991 — about $3,742 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Cross-architecture speed figures are clock-only and approximate; inflation figures use US CPI.
Did you know?
It is the kind of model collectors use to map Apple’s complicated family tree.
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Last updated: 2026-06-27