The subject application is directed to a document processing device control and file navigation system and method. Identification data is received from a user via a user interface associated with a document processing device. Control image data is then displayed to the user representing control operations of the device, from which the user then selects either a document processing operation or a file operation via the user interface. When a document processing operation is selected, control input data is received from the user representing a desired device operation. When a file operation is selected, electronic files and storage areas associated with the user are retrieved and displayed. File operation data is then received via the interface, corresponding to the selection of an electronic document file operation. The received file operation data is then communicated via a computer network to a data processing device for the commencement of the selected operation.