Printer · The Beige Era · 1991
StyleWriter
The StyleWriter traded laser-printer expense for quiet, compact inkjet printing, reshaping Apple’s home-printer lineup.
StyleWriter: key facts
When was the StyleWriter released?
The StyleWriter was released 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 are the StyleWriter’s specs?
The StyleWriter used a N/A, with None of memory. It ran Driver / firmware support.
Why does the StyleWriter matter?
Apple’s first inkjet printer line.
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 | 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).
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