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Pri Fun

Manufacturer: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

Release	Date	RRP	Code
{{}} JP	1995-10^[1]	¥?	?

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The Pri Fun (プリファン) is a low cost "video" printer released by Sega in late 1995. It is designed to convert single frames of composite video into physical pictures, acting as a rudimentary capture device.

The Pri Fun was not officially released outside of Japan.

Hardware

The Pri Fun is similar to regular computer printers, except rather than receving precise instructions on how to print a page, it merely prints the current frame of video, supplied by any device that can supply a composite video signal (examples listed by the box and manual include televisions, VCRs, camcorders, games consoles and LaserDisc players). It generates roughly 4x6-inch pictures (either as one image, or four smaller tiled images) on specially adapted paper using thermal dye. Each printer roll can produce up to 30 full colour prints.

The Pri Fun is a stand-alone device that only requires a video signal, however Sega offered means to extend its functionality. Thirteen "character packs" (キャラクターパック) where produced (often themed around licensed properties or Sega franchises); bespoke cartridges which offering 20 pre-configured printing patterns. A "Pause Pack" (ポーズパック) was also offered to "pause" the video feed, taking the guesswork out of printing moving footage. Multiple paper types were also offered, such as those with an adhesive backing to create stickers.

Contrary to suggestions on the box, the Pri Fun is not designed with either the Sega Saturn or Sega Pico in mind; it does not directly connect to any video game system, only composite video inputs. No Saturn games were developed with the Pri Fun in mind, however two Pico games were; Petapeta Chokkin Asoberu Zukan: Doubutsu and Sanrio Festival Tanoshii Card-dzukuri, which can render "printer friendly" graphics on-screen (in Sanrio Festival's case, greeting card templates). Neither game technically requires the Pri Fun to function.

Photo gallery

Logo

Releases

Code	Name	Documentation
1	Pochacco The Yorimichi Dog
2	Pata Pata Peppy パタパタペッピー
3	Sanchoume no Tama 3丁目のタマ
4	Chibi Maruko-chan ちびまる子ちゃん
5	Mahou Kishi Rayearth 魔法騎士レイアース
6	Johnny's Junior ジャニーズジュニア
7	Xmas & Nenga Xmas＆年賀
8	Pingu
9
10	Chao Pack ちゃおパック
11	Doraemon ドラえもん
12
13	Virtua Fighter バーチャファイター
	Pause Pack ポーズパック	Manual
	Sticker Pack (30 Sheets)
	Paper Pack (30 Sheets)
	Postcard Pack (30 Sheets)
	Ink Cartridge Pack (30 Prints)

Patents

USD379469

Physical scans

Pico, JP
Cover
Manual Safety Warranty Cleaning

References

↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "November 1995" (JP; 1995-10-07), page 45

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[:File:SSM_JP_19951101_1995-11.pdf_p45-1] Sega Saturn Magazine, "November 1995" (JP; 1995-10-07), page 45

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+| maker=[[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]]
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-{{stub}}The '''Sega Pri Fun''' (プリ ファン) (Printer Fun-Fun) is a Japanese add-on printer for the [[Sega Pico]] and [[Sega Saturn]]. It uses a video-in interface to make pictures approximately 4 x 6 inches from any device with composite video out. The Pico, Saturn, VCR, camcorder and television as shown as examples on the back of the box, however the Pri Fun printer does not require the user to use a Pico or Saturn.
+{{stub}}The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (プリ ファン) is a low cost "video" printer released by [[Sega]] in late 1995. It is designed to convert single frames of [[composite video]] into physical pictures, acting as a rudimentary capture device.
-It uses a single roll of thermal dye that makes 30 prints per cartridge. It can be used in conjunction with the Pri Fun Pause Pack that freezes the video input so you can take a picture. The unit also accommodates sticker sheets. SEGA also released a series of thirteen Pri Fun Packs featuring a variety of franchises which allowed the user to select from 20 still images contained on the pack which they could print out.
+The Pri Fun was not officially released outside of Japan.
-==Compatibility==
+==Hardware==
-===Pico===
+The Pri Fun is similar to regular computer printers, except rather than receving precise instructions on how to print a page, it merely prints the current frame of video, supplied by any device that can supply a composite video signal (examples listed by the box and manual include televisions, VCRs, camcorders, games consoles and LaserDisc players). It generates roughly 4x6-inch pictures (either as one image, or four smaller tiled images) on specially adapted paper using thermal dye. Each printer roll can produce up to 30 full colour prints.
-{{AccessoryCompatibilityList|Pri Fun|notcategory=Saturn games}}
-===Saturn===
+The Pri Fun is a stand-alone device that only requires a video signal, however Sega offered means to extend its functionality. Thirteen "character packs" (キャラクターパック) where produced (often themed around licensed properties or Sega franchises); bespoke cartridges which offering 20 pre-configured printing patterns. A "Pause Pack" (ポーズパック) was also offered to "pause" the video feed, taking the guesswork out of printing moving footage. Multiple paper types were also offered, such as those with an adhesive backing to create stickers.
-{{AccessoryCompatibilityList|Pri Fun|notcategory=Pico games}}
+Contrary to suggestions on the box, the Pri Fun is not designed with either the [[Sega Saturn]] or [[Sega Pico]] in mind; it does not directly connect to any video game system, only composite video inputs. No Saturn games were developed with the Pri Fun in mind, however two Pico games were; ''[[Petapeta Chokkin Asoberu Zukan: Doubutsu]]'' and ''[[Sanrio Festival Tanoshii Card-dzukuri]]'', which can render "printer friendly" graphics on-screen (in ''Sanrio Festival'''s case, greeting card templates). Neither game technically requires the Pri Fun to function.
 ==Photo gallery==
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 ==Releases==
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 | back=PriFun1 JP Box Back.jpg
+| spinemissing=yes
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 }}
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 | code=2
-| name=PataPataPeppy
+| name=Pata Pata Peppy
+| name2=パタパタペッピー
 | front=PriFun02 PF JP Box Front.jpg
 | back=PataPataPeppy-back.jpg
+| spinemissing=yes
 }}
 {{MultiReleaseRow
 | code=3
-| name=Tama & Friends
+| name=Sanchoume no Tama
+| name2=3丁目のタマ
 | front=PriFun03 PF JP Box Front.jpg
 | back=PriFun03 JP Box Back.jpg
+| spinemissing=yes
 | image1=PriFun03 JP Cartridge.jpg
 }}
 {{MultiReleaseRow
 | code=4
-| name=Chibi Maruko-Chan
+| name=Chibi Maruko-chan
+| name2=ちびまる子ちゃん
 | front=SegaPriFun_Cartridge04.jpg
 | back=SegaPriFun_Cartridge04-Back.jpg
+| spinemissing=yes
 | image1=SEGA-PriFun-4-Cartridge.jpg
 }}
 {{MultiReleaseRow
 | code=5
-| name=Magic Knight Lei Ground
+| name=Mahou Kishi Rayearth
+| name2=魔法騎士レイアース
 | front=SEGA-PriFun-5-Front.jpg
 | back=SEGA-PriFun-5-back.jpg
+| spinemissing=yes
 | image1=SEGA-PriFun-5-Cartridge.jpg
 | image2=SEGA-PriFun-5-inserts.jpg
@@ Line 68: / Line 74: @@
 {{MultiReleaseRow
 | code=6
-| name=Johnny’s Junior
+| name=Johnny's Junior
+| name2=ジャニーズジュニア
 | front=PriFun06 PF JP Box Front.jpg
 | back=PriFun06_PF_JP_Box_Back.jpg
+| spinemissing=yes
 | image1=PriFun06_PF_JP_Box_Cartridge.jpg
 }}
 {{MultiReleaseRow
 | code=7
-| name=X-Mas Pack
+| name=Xmas & Nenga
+| name2=Xmas＆年賀
 | front=SegaPriFun_Cartridge07.jpg
 | back=SegaPriFun_Cartridge07_back.jpg
+| spinemissing=yes
 }}
 {{MultiReleaseRow
@@ Line 84: / Line 94: @@
 | front=Prifun_pingu_front.jpg
 | back=PriFun_Pingu_Back.jpg
+| spinemissing=yes
 | image1=PriFun_Pingu_Cart.jpg
 }}
@@ Line 93: / Line 104: @@
 {{MultiReleaseRow
 | code=10
-| name=Chao Pack (ちゃおパック)
+| name=Chao Pack
+| name2=ちゃおパック
 | front=SEGA-PriFun-10-Front.jpg
 | back=SEGA-PriFun-10-Back.jpg
+| spinemissing=yes
 | image1=SEGA-PriFun-10-Cartridge.jpg
 | image2=SEGA-PriFun-10-Contents.jpg
@@ Line 105: / Line 118: @@
 | code=11
 | name=Doraemon
+| name2=ドラえもん
 | front=PriFun_Cartridge11.png
 }}
@@ Line 115: / Line 129: @@
 | code=13
 | name=Virtua Fighter
+| name2=バーチャファイター
 | front=PriFun13 PF JP Box Front.jpg
 | back=PriFun13 PF JP Box Back.jpg
@@ Line 122: / Line 137: @@
 | code=
 | name=Pause Pack
+| name2=ポーズパック
 | front=PausePack PriFun JP Box Front.jpg
 | back=PausePack PriFun JP Box Back.jpg
 | spinemissing=yes
 | square=yes
+| doc1=Prifun Pause.pdf
+| doc1name=Manual
 }}
 {{MultiReleaseRow
 | code=
 | name=Sticker Pack (30 Sheets)
-| front=
+| front=Prifun Sticker.pdf
 }}
 {{MultiReleaseRow
 | code=
 | name=Paper Pack (30 Sheets)
-| front=
+| front=Prifun Paper.pdf
 }}
 {{MultiReleaseRow
@@ Line 145: / Line 163: @@
 | code=
 | name=Ink Cartridge Pack (30 Prints)
-| front=
+| front=Prifun Ink.pdf
 }}
 }}
@@ Line 162: / Line 180: @@
 | spinemissing=yes
 | square=yes
+| manual=Prifun Manual.pdf
+| item1=Prifun Safety.pdf
+| item1name=Safety
+| item2=Prifun Warranty.pdf
+| item2name=Warranty
+| item3=Prifun Cleaning.pdf
+| item3name=Cleaning
 }}
-<gallery>
-Prifun Manual.pdf|Pri Fun Manual
-Prifun Safety.pdf|Pri Fun Safety
-Prifun Warranty.pdf|Pri Fun Warranty
-Prifun Cleaning.pdf|Pri Fun Cleaning
-Prifun Pause.pdf|Pri Fun Pause
-Prifun Ink.pdf|Pri Fun Ink
-Prifun Paper.pdf|Pri Fun Paper
-Prifun Sticker.pdf|Pri Fun Sticker
-</gallery>
 ==References==