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)
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 form 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.html
There is no specific recommendation for a marking utensil but it should be an ink pen that dries quickly. No markers.
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-seal or https://www.mcmaster.com/21075T2-21075T213/
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/ VxAdmin and VxCentralScan laptop ports should be blocked with port blockers like this: https://a.co/d/5zHubox
To clean the scanner, we recommend cloth cleaning sheets like this: https://www.amazon.com/Fujitsu-Cleaning-Paper-10-Sheet/dp/B004UTSCS4
And standard isopropyl alcohol 70%+, like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08LQRNR65 You can also use a microfiber cloth with isopropyl alcohol for direct cleaning, like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050R67U0
The HP printers for the VxAdmin (if purchased) use toner cartridge 58. HP offers two sizes:
HP 58A - regular size, prints approximately 3000 pages
HP 58X - high yield, prints approximately 10000 pages
VotingWorks supports any USB 3.0+ drive that is 16GB or greater.
Larger capacity drives may be necessary when scanning large volumes (over 10,000) of ballots on VxCentralScan.