Scanner · The Beige Era · 1988
Apple Scanner
The Apple Scanner helped desktop publishers pull images into the Mac workflow, completing the scan-layout-print loop.
Apple Scanner: key facts
When was the Apple Scanner released?
The Apple Scanner was released in 1988. Apple discontinued it in 1991.
How much did the Apple Scanner cost?
The Apple Scanner launched at $1,599 in 1988 — about $4,309 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What are the Apple Scanner’s specs?
The Apple Scanner used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the Apple Scanner matter?
Apple’s first flatbed scanner.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | SCSI |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Flatbed scanner |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | 1988 |
| Discontinued | 1991 |
| Launch price | $1,599 |
How the Apple Scanner compares to today
Launched at $1,599 in 1988 — about $4,309 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