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Abstract

In a method for data transfer, an identifier for identifying an image generation device is associated with the image generation device. An authorization information is associated with the image generation device. The authorization information associated with the identifier is stored in a data bank. The transfer of data from a data source by at least one of the image generation device and a data processing system connected with the image generation device is requested. Before the transfer of the data, the authorization information associated with the image generation device is determined and read out with aid of the identifier of the image generation device. The data from the data source is only transferred to the image generation device or to the data processing unit when the transfer of the data is permitted via the read-out authorization information. Also, a method is provided in which a device with a printing function and at least one right to procure a further product is distributed in a bundle. The further product comprises at least one of a software product as well as updates of the software product, at least one print product, a loose sheet compilation, serial works in electronic or printed form, and a trial subscription to use a databank or to provide information stored in databank.

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