Paper Ballot Specifications

The following defines the minimal specifications for VxSuite paper stock. Ballot layout requirements are enumerated in Hand Marked Ballots and Machine Marked Ballots in the System Overview.

Hand Marked Ballots

VxSuite supports a wide range of paper for hand-marked paper ballot style printing within the following supported specifications:

• Width: 8.5"

• Length: 11", 14", 17", 19", 22"

• Weight: 105-177gsm

• Coating: uncoated

• Opacity: >90%

• Color: white or any pastel color >70 brightness (to ensure it binarizes to white when scanned)

Ballot Marking Device Ballots

VxMark requires a specific type of thermal paper ballot stock as required by the VSAP BMD 150 component:

• Manufacturer: Mitsubishi

• Model: Thermoscript TF 1467

• Width: 8"

• Length: 13.25"

VxMark also expects each sheet of thermal paper stock to have a corner cut and instructional message printed on the uncoated (back) side for proper ballot orientation.