Central System (only) Checklist

This checklist is for jurisdictions who are using the VotingWorks central system (VxAdmin and VxCentralScan) 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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VxAdmin - Part 1
Connect VxAdmin to its printer
Ensure the printer has plenty of paper
Turn on VxAdmin and printer
Confirm that VxAdmin is configured for the appropriate election
Print Test Decks for  All Precincts- this may take a few minutes
Print the Test Ballot Deck Tally for All Precincts
Print an Unofficial Full Election Tally Report as the Zero Report
Print 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
Print VxAdmin Test Materials
VxCentralScan
Repeat the following for each VxCentralScan station:
Connect VxCentralScan laptop to its scanner
Turn on the VxCentralScan laptop and the scanner
Confirm that VxCentralScan is configured for the appropriate election
Toggle to Test Mode
Scan the full test deck
Scan the blank ballot
Confirm it shows up as blank
Choose Tabulate Duplicate Ballot
Scan the overvoted ballot
Confirm it shows up as overvote
Choose Tabulate Duplicate Ballot
Verify the count of scanned ballots
Export CVRs to USB drive
Scan Test Decks with VxCentralScan
VxAdmin - Part 2
Repeat the following for each VxCentralScan USB drive:
Insert USB drive with the CVR files
Select Import CVR Files in the Tally tab
Import the CVR file from the given VxCentralScan
Confirm that the CVR count in VxAdmin matches the number of ballots in the test deck
Print Unofficial Full Election Tally Report
Compare to the Test Ballot Deck Tally  and ensure they match
Clear CVR files
Tally Test Results
Cleanup
Confirm that there are no CVR files left in VxAdmin Tally tab
Toggle VxCentralScan to Live Mode (in Admin tab)
Shut down VxAdmin
Shut down VxCentralScan
L&A Cleanup

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