Abstract: A computer system and a method used by the system are disclosed for processing data received by a network input device, such as a scanner or digital camera, that is available to multiple terminals or users. Profiles are created representing different preferences for data processing. Different profiles are associated with different identification codes. The identification codes are read, the data is received by the input device, and the data is then processed according to the preferences in the profile that corresponds to the identification code. The profile may set such preferences as the format of the data, the terminal to which it is sent, the directory to which it is saved, the manner in which it is delivered, and any other attributes that are helpful to processing the data. In one use, a user may have a unique user identification code and profile that instruct the system where, when, and how to send the input data.