Supply List

Ballot Printing in Bulk (From External Printer)

When using a third party printer, VotingWorks recommends printing ballots on paper between 28# Bond (105 GSM) - 65# Cover (177 GSM) for the best voter experience. The commonly available paper weights in this range are:

  • 28# Bond (105 GSM)

  • 32# Bond (120 GSM)

  • 100# Text (140 GSM)

  • 40# Bond (150 GSM)

  • 90# Index (162 GSM)

  • 65# Cover (177 GSM)

If printing ballots, in addition to the paper specifications above, be sure to do the following:

  • print at 100% scale (don’t adjust)

  • ensure that all ballots print properly with completely black timing marks (boxes bordering the ballot) and QR codes with no visual imperfections

Thermal paper for Tally Reports

VotingWorks delivers a starter pack of thick custom thermal paper with every VxScan. Currently, this paper can only be ordered directly from VotingWorks for $1.50 / sheet. Use this order formarrow-up-right to order more.

Off the shelf, thinner thermal paper may also be used (please note it lacks printed directions about which side to insert face up) like this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/376633-REG/Brother_LB3635_Quality_Paper_8_5x11.htmlarrow-up-right

Marking Utensils

There is no specific recommendation for a marking utensil but it should be an ink pen that dries quickly. No markers.

Seal & Port Blocker Requirements

The VxScan, ballot box, and VxAdmin and VxCentralScan cases should be secured with tamper evident numbered pull-tight seals like this: https://www.cambridgeseals.com/heavy-duty-pull-tight-sealarrow-up-right or https://www.mcmaster.com/21075T2-21075T213/arrow-up-right

VxAdmin and VxCentralScan micro SD slots should be secured with transfer tamper evident sticker seals like this: https://www.amazon.com/Transfer-Evident-Security-Warranty-Numbers/dp/B07GPGGQ5Y/arrow-up-right VxAdmin and VxCentralScan laptop ports should be blocked with port blockers like this: https://a.co/d/5zHuboxarrow-up-right

VxScan cleaning supplies

To clean the scanner, we recommend cloth cleaning sheets like this: https://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Cleaning-Paper-10-Sheet/dp/B004UTSCS4arrow-up-right

And standard isopropyl alcohol 70%+, like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LQRNR65arrow-up-right You can also use a microfiber cloth with isopropyl alcohol for direct cleaning, like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050R67U0arrow-up-right

Toner Cartridges

The HP printers for the VxAdmin (if purchased) use toner cartridge 58. HP offers two sizes:

USB Drive Recommendations and Compatibility

USB drives can be ordered directly from VotingWorks via the supply order formarrow-up-right. SanDisk Ultra Flair USB 3.0 Flash Drive - 64GBarrow-up-right must be used.

Larger capacity drives may be necessary when scanning large volumes (over 10,000) of ballots on VxCentralScan.

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