VxScan Error Messages

VxScan is programmed to intuitively explain to a voter or poll worker problems that may occur with a ballot or the VxScan. The following is a list of potential error messages and the actions a voter or a poll worker should take to remedy the error.

Error Message	Voter Action	Poll Worker Action
Ballot Not Counted	Remove ballot and scan again.
Ballot Not Counted - Live ballot detected. Scanner is in test mode.	Ask a poll worker for help.	Contact your election administrator, scanner is in test mode.
Ballot Not Counted - Test ballot detected. Scanner is in live mode.	Ask a poll worker for help.	Issue the voter an official ballot. Contact your election administrator if you do not have official ballots.
Ballot Not Counted - The ballot does not match the election this scanner is configured for.	Ask a poll worker for help.	Verify the correct ballot was issued to the voter. Contact your election administrator for the correct ballots.
Ballot Not Counted - The ballot does not match the precinct this scanner is configured for.	Ask a poll worker for help.	Contact your election administrator for the correct ballots or to change the precinct on the VxScan.
Ballot Not Counted - The ballot is jammed in the scanner.	Ask a poll worker for help.	Clear the ballot jam and have the voter reinsert their ballot.
Ballot Not Counted - There was a problem reading this ballot. Please scan again.	Remove the ballot and scan again.	If the ballot continues to be unread, spoil the ballot and issue a new one to the voter.
Card is Backwards		Remove the smartcard, turn it around, and insert it again.
Internal Connection Problem	Ask a poll worker for help.	Reboot the scanner. Insert the Poll Worker Card, select No, and Power Down. If the error continues to display, contact your election administrator to check internal cord connections.
Invalid Card - Remove the card to continue.		Contact your election administrator for a new Poll Worker Card.
No Power Detected	Ask a poll worker for help.	Plug power cord into a live outlet.
Remove Your Ballot - Another ballot is being scanned.	Remove the ballot and wait for the previous ballot to be counted.