Supply List
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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
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 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:
There is no specific recommendation for a marking utensil but it should be an ink pen that dries quickly. No markers.
The HP printers for the VxAdmin (if purchased) use toner cartridge 58. HP offers two sizes:
Larger capacity drives may be necessary when scanning large volumes (over 10,000) of ballots on VxCentralScan.
The VxScan, ballot box, and VxAdmin and VxCentralScan cases should be secured with tamper evident numbered pull-tight seals like this: or
VxAdmin and VxCentralScan micro SD slots should be secured with transfer tamper evident sticker seals like this: VxAdmin and VxCentralScan laptop ports should be blocked with port blockers like this:
To clean the scanner, we recommend cloth cleaning sheets like this:
And standard isopropyl alcohol 70%+, like this: You can also use a microfiber cloth with isopropyl alcohol for direct cleaning, like this:
- regular size, prints approximately 3000 pages
- high yield, prints approximately 10000 pages
USB drives can be ordered directly from VotingWorks via the . must be used.