L&A Testing Checklist

Select Tally from the side menu and verify there are no CVRs

Select Reports from the side menu, print an Unofficial Full Election Tally Report as the Zero Report

If your jurisdiction requires testing with official ballots, toggle mode to Official Ballot Mode

Select More from the side menu and verify the date and time by selecting Set Date and Time

Select Printer from the side menu and follow instructions to load a new roll of thermal paper and print a test report

Select Scanner from the side menu, select Calibrate Double Sheet Detection and follow instructions to calibrate the scanner

Remove the election manager card

Insert the poll worker card

One copy of the polls opened report will print (this is your Zero Report)

Tear to remove the report

Verify precinct name, election date, and totals are zero

Remove the poll worker card

Run test ballots through the scanner as required

Insert poll worker card

Select Close Polls

One copy of the polls closed report will print

Tear to remove the report

Verify results match expected test ballot results

Remove the poll worker card

If you were testing in official mode, select Test Ballot Mode

Select Official Ballot Mode

Verify Sheets Scanned count is 0

Remove the USB drive

Insert a new USB drive

Select More and select Power Down

Unplug the power cord from VxScan and the outlet

Insert the power cord into it's storage location

Clean the scanning unit

Close, seal, and document the VxScan case as required

Select Tally from the side menu and load CVRs from the USB drive(s)

Verify counts match expected test ballot results

Select Remove CVRs

Confirm there are no CVRs on VxAdmin

Close, seal, and document the VxAdmin case as required

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