There is provided an image formation device, comprising: at least two connection units including a first connection unit and a second connection unit configured such that first and second external storage devices are detachably connectable to the first and second connection units, respectively; a judgment unit configured to make a judgment as to whether user information concerning a user of a file stored in the first external storage device connected to the first connection unit matches user information concerning a user of a file stored in the second external storage device connected to the second connection unit; and a permission unit configured to permit a direct print operation for a file for which the judgment unit judges that the user information of the file stored in the first external storage device matches the user information of the file stored in the second external storage device.