摘要 |
A method and system for enabling the sponsorship of document processing services. A document processing service request is submitted by an associated user. At least one sponsor, associated with the document processing service request is then identified and communicated to the user. Terms and conditions regarding the sponsorship of the request are then presented to the user for acceptance. The terms and conditions include restrictions on the number of pages, size and color, as well as the placement of an advertisement on the output. The advertisement is in the form of a banner, watermark or reverse-side image. Once accepted, the advertisement is inserted into the request and the selected operation is performed. The fees associated with the request are then calculated and charged to the sponsor. When only partial payment is authorized by the sponsor, the user is charged for the remaining fees.
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