Printing digital documents

TL;DR: In this article, a method of processing a digital document (100) which comprises content and a pattern of position identification markings comprises providing at least one electronic record of digital documents from which a second document can be produced containing substantially the same content as the digital document.

Abstract: A method of processing a digital document (100) which comprises content and a pattern of position identification markings comprises providing at least one electronic record of a digital document from which a second document can be produced containing substantially the same content as the digital document. The electronic record, which is preferably stored on a server (304) connected to a network, also includes information relating to the pattern printed in the digital document. The method further includes the steps of receiving a document request, the request including pattern information retrieved from the digital document (100) using a pattern reading device (300), accessing the electronic record which includes pattern information that corresponds to the retrieved pattern information and transmitting the electronic record in response to the receipt of the document request. The transmitted information may be used to generate a copy of the printed digital document (100) which includes any markings made on the document (100) with a digital pen (300).