Central System Checklist
This checklist is for jurisdictions who are using the VotingWorks central system (VxAdmin and VxBatch) without the precinct system (VxMark or VxScan). It only needs to be run once per election. If you are using any precinct equipment, skip to the next section. Links after each section point to articles with more details on the individual steps.
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Connect VxAdmin to its printer
Ensure the printer has plenty of paper
Turn on VxAdmin
Confirm that VxAdmin is configured for the appropriate election
Print Test DecksforAll Precincts. This may take a few minutes.Print the
Test Ballot Deck TallyforAll PrecinctsPrint an
Unofficial Full Election Tally Reportas the Zero ReportPrint two additional test ballots from any precinct
Leave one test ballot blank
Mark the second test ballot as an overvote
Confirm that you now have all of the following:
Full Test Deck
Test Ballot Deck Tally
Zero Report
Blank Ballot
Overvoted Ballot
Repeat the following for each VxBatch:
Connect VxBatch to its scanner
Turn on the VxBatch laptop and the scanner
Confirm that VxBatch is configured for the appropriate election
Toggle to
TestModeScan the full test deck
Scan the blank ballot
Confirm it shows up as blank
Choose
Original Ballot Removed.
Scan the overvoted ballot
Confirm it shows up as overvote
Choose
Original Ballot Removed.
Verify the count of scanned ballots
Export CVRs to USB drive
Repeat the following for each VxBatch:
Insert USB drive with the CVR files
Import the CVR file from the given VxBatch
Confirm that the count of ballots in VxAdmin matches the size of the test deck.
Print Unofficial Full Election Tally Report
Compare to the Test Ballot Deck Tally and ensure they match
Clear CVR files
Confirm that there are no CVR files left in VxAdmin tally tab
Toggle VxBatch to Live Mode (in
Advancedtab)Shut down VxAdmin
Shut down VxBatch
