Systems and methods for automatically processing a payment for medical services rendered using a stored patient account. The item is associated with a bar code and an anti-theft device. The fixing film heated by the heating device via the contact member comes into contact with the recording medium. These operations can be pre-programmed locally or triggered by remote communication. Use of this non-volatile memory increases the possible number of data writing cycles while saving power. The test bench comprises one or more load applying means directly or indirectly applying load to the equipment during said test and wherein the test bench comprises angle adjustment means for adjusting a test angle of the equipment in relation to a horizontal plane.