On June 1st, 1978, Apple introduced the Apple Printer IIA (Centronics 779) as part of their Apple Printer Series. This state-of-the-art device promised to revolutionize the printing experience for Apple II computer users.
The Printer IIA boasted a lightning-fast printing speed of 60 characters per second and a resolution of up to 132 characters per line. It also supported a single printing color and came with an Interface Card for seamless integration with the Apple II computer series.
However, despite its impressive specifications, the Printer IIA was only on the market for a year. On June 1st, 1979, Apple discontinued the device and replaced it with the Apple Silentype.
Today, the Apple Printer IIA is a piece of technology history, 45 years old, and a reminder of the early days of Apple’s computer peripherals. While it may have had a short lifespan, the Printer IIA will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to experience its high-speed, high-resolution printing capabilities.
Apple Printer IIA Details
| Introduced | June 1, 1978 – 45 years ago |
| Discontinued | June 1, 1979 – 44 years ago |
| Time on the Market | 12 months (1 year) |
| Order Number | A2M0011 |
| Colors | Beige |
| Original Price | $1,545 |
System Requirements
- Apple II or later
Printer Specs
| Type | Impact dot matrix |
| Colors | 1 |
| Pages Per Minute | 60 characters per second |
| DPI | From 80 to 132 characters per line |
Connections
| Connection | Interface Card |
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