{"product_id":"apple-imagewriter-ii-1985-1996","title":"Apple ImageWriter II (1985-1996)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Apple ImageWriter II \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apple ImageWriter II, released in September 1985 for $595, became the most enduring printer in Apple’s history, remaining in production for over a decade due to its legendary reliability and versatility. This heavy-duty dot-matrix workhorse featured a clean, off-white chassis designed to complement the Apple IIc and the growing Macintosh line. It was widely celebrated for its unique seven-color printing capability, achieved by using a specialized four-color ribbon that could mechanically mix shades, making it an instant favorite for early desktop publishing and creative school projects. Beyond its color prowess, the ImageWriter II was highly expandable, offering internal slots for network cards so multiple users could share the printer. With a fast draft mode for speed and a \"Near Letter Quality\" setting for formal documents, it bridged the gap between home hobbyists and professional business users before the rise of modern inkjet technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcquired from: \u003c\/strong\u003eeBay.com \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple Computer, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Apple ImageWriter II","offer_id":54030439579958,"sku":null,"price":1985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/4447\/3654\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_510acb5e-4ddb-4029-a110-96232a6cad5a.png?v=1778868591","url":"https:\/\/www.westporttechmuseum.com\/products\/apple-imagewriter-ii-1985-1996","provider":"Westport Tech Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}