VxMark Hardware Setup

VxMark Setup

Part of the Precinct System, VxMark is an accessible ballot marking device that gives voters the ability to mark their choices and print their ballot from a touchscreen.

VxMark can be set up through the following steps:

Set up the stand:

• with the legs facing up, raise a leg until it snaps in place

• continue until all legs are raised

• flip the stand up right

• snap the support bar in place on the back two legs

• add power block holder to the back center on the top of the stand

• insert power block into the holder so cords lay out each side

Set up the ballot marking device:

• using two people, lift and place the ballot marking device on the stand by aligning the stand bars with the bottom

• plug in the power cord connector to the back of the ballot marking device

• plug the power cord into the UPS battery backup

• push the printer-scanner cover release button in

• open the printer-scanner cover

• slide the ballot bin into place

• close the printer-scanner cover

• document and seal the ballot bin (loop on right side) as required

• place the privacy shield pegs in the holes on each side of the ballot marking device

• plug the headphones into the front headphone jack

• push the power button to turn VxMark on

The VxMark is set up.

Cleaning VxMark

The scanner should be cleaned for every election with scanner cleaning solution (see Supply List) and a lint-free or microfiber cloth.

• press printer cover button to open printer cover

• open scanner by lifting the metal piece above the green sticker

• apply cleaning solution to cloth and wipe the inside of the scanner with moderate force

  • clean scanner glass

  • clean rollers

• close scanner by pressing down on the green sticker until the scanner clicks into place

• close printer cover until it clicks into place