| 摘要 |
A system for the sale of printed information from an automatic vending machine, wherein information is transmitted from a central source via a network interface, e.g. a modem (5), to one or more vending machines, each provided with: an information processing unit (6) which separates the information data into a display portion and a print portion, a display device (1), a high-speed printer (9) for local printing of the desired publication, a replaceable paper magazine (10), a folding/cutting unit (8) optionally having built-in stapling, a covered drawer (4) into which the publication is dispensed, a unit for registering and receiving payment in the form of a coin slot (3) or card reader, and a set of push buttons (2) by means of which the customer can make his choice.
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