The invention is directed to a system and interface wherein a multifuntion
copier, equipped with a Universal Serial Bus port, accepts data directly
from a USB-Data Storage Device (USB-DSD) for the purpose of printing,
e-mailing, and faxing. The system contains a copier containing a
computer-controller having at least one USB port interface. The
controller has a service that can either be enabled or disabled by a
system administrator. The service is capable of performing email,
printing and facsimile fuctions. When a user inserts a USB-DSD into the
USB port on the controller, the service presents the user with the three
options stated above. Once the utility, which scans the USB-DSD and
displays the supported files found on the DSD. Each desired funtion will
have multiple options for a user to choose. For example, when the
printing option is selected, the service will present to the user on the
display choices such as duplex, portrit/landscape, multipage, number of
prints and the like.