The P-200 is packed in a sturdy plastic case that's reinforced with panels of aluminum, and it measures a mere 5 by 6 by 2 inches. The top surface also has an LCD that gives the status of the printer's controls and print jobs, and lights that communicate the status of print jobs, battery power, and paper and ink supply. Despite this array of controls and indicators, however, the P-200 doesn't always give adequate feedback. When I inserted an improperly formatted CompactFlash card into the drive, the printer didn't tell me anything was wrong, but beeped three times whenever I tried to print, change a setting, or push any button. I reprinted that file without incident.
Paper feeds into the front through a clip-on cassette.
Plus, preformatted sticker paper is available if you print 16 images to a sheet. Before you insert media into the P-200, it is important to write down the file names for the images you want to print. After the media is in the printer, the LCD will list the file names and you can choose which to print. The printer's NiMH battery snaps onto its back, and it automatically recharges when the printer is plugged in. While the battery claims to provide enough power to print about 50 prints per charge, mine gave up after only 9.