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: key facts
When was the StyleWriter II released?
The StyleWriter II was released 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 are the StyleWriter II’s specs?
The StyleWriter II used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the StyleWriter II matter?
Lower-cost second-generation StyleWriter.
Full specifications
| CPU | N/A |
|---|---|
| Cores | — |
| Memory (RAM) | None |
| Storage | — |
| Display | None |
| GPU | N/A |
| Ports | Serial |
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Dimensions | Inkjet printer |
| Operating system | Driver / firmware support |
| Released | 1993 |
| Discontinued | 1995 |
| Launch price | $359 |
How the StyleWriter II compares to today
Launched at $359 in 1993 — about $783 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