Poll Worker Checklist

Equipment Setup
​VxScan Setup​
Remove and document seal
Open top
Plug power cable into power backup
Plug power backup into outlet
Turn power backup on
Lift screen upright
Open ballot entry flap
Attach ballot entry tray
​VxMark Setup​
Set up printer
Remove printer from case
Plug power cable into printer and outlet
Turn on
Remove and document VxMark seal
Open all four latches
Plug power cord into outlet
Connect printer cable to printer
Set accessible controller to side
Plug headphones into accessible controller
Turn on (screen shows "Polls Closed")
Set up privacy shield
​Open Polls​
Insert Poll Worker Card into VxScan
Select Yes, Open the Polls
Insert Poll Worker Card into VxMark
Select Print Tally Report - 2 copies will print
Verify precinct name, date, time and totals are zero
Retain and/or display the Tally Report as instructed by your election administrator
​Assisting Voters​
Helping a voter vote at VxMark
Insert Poll Worker Card
Select the appropriate ballot style
Remove Poll Worker Card
Instruct voter they can begin voting by selecting Start Voting or alternately, provide the voter with headphones and the accessible control for audio instructions
Allow voter to vote privately
After the voter prints their ballot, assist and instruct them to:
Review their printed ballot (if able)
Insert their ballot into VxScan
Helping a voter cast their ballot at VxScan
Instruct the voter to insert their ballot in any orientation
If ballot scans successfully, let the voter know their vote has been cast
If ballot does not scan successfully, help the voter understand the issues with their ballot specified on the screen. Let them know their options which, depending on the issue, may include casting their ballot despite issues, adding marks to their ballot, or receiving a new ballot
​Close Polls​
Insert Poll Worker Card into VxScan
Select Yes, Close the Polls
Insert Poll Worker Card into VxMark
Select Print Tally Report - 2 copies will print, each 2 pages
Retain and/or display the Tally Report as instructed by your election administrator
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Packing Up Equipment
​VxScan​
Turn off
Lower screen
Unplug power cord and place in lid pocket
Remove ballot entry tray and place inside outer bag
Close ballot entry flap
Close top
Seal ballot entry flap and top zippers together
Document seal number
​VxMark​
Pack up printer
Turn off printer
Disconnect printer cable
Disconnect power cord from outlet and printer
Place printer into case
Place power cord into case
Privacy shield: return to case lid, foam facing you
Turn off VxMark
Power adapter: return to case, back-left
Printer cable: return to case, middle-right
Headphones: return to pouch, place atop screen
Accessible controller: return to case, front-left
All cables: neatly within case
Close all four latches
Seal container
Document seal number
You can find this checklist and guides for the equipment online at https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite/poll-worker-guides