A method, computer readable medium, and system for requiring external authorization for a job prior to processing includes determining for a job if external authorization for at least one is item is approved and processing the job if the external authorization for the at least one item is determined to be approved. This method, computer readable medium, and system has better control over who uses a particular device and which operations are enabled by involving an external authorization process outside of the system. Additionally, method, computer readable medium, and system assists in discovering and preventing misuse of the system through the authorization process and by keeping a log of activity.