# VxMark Setup

## Hardware Overview

**VxMark** is in a self-contained black case and the HP printer is inside a gray rolling case.<br>

![](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FfM2Q1y5KEzV2ZQiss4r7%2FVxmark%20with%20printer%20in%20case.png?alt=media\&token=e5d7514f-a5c0-4f33-8fc1-fff7d727da37)

## VxMark Setup

The **VxMark** should be set up on a different table than the **VxScan**, in a place that provides a voter using the device privacy to vote and print a ballot.\
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**VxMark** can be set up through the following steps:

1. **Unbox and setup printer**:&#x20;
   * [ ] remove the printer and power cord from the case
   * [ ] place the printer on the side of the table closest to the **VxScan**'s location
   * [ ] plug the power cord into the back of the printer
   * [ ] plug the power cord into an outlet
   * [ ] press the power button to turn the printer on
   * [ ] load paper into the paper tray

![Remove printer and power cord](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2Flj7JPbpAMneNJiEauWcB%2Fprinter%20in%20case.png?alt=media\&token=324d5041-07a4-42af-afff-76867d1b7530) ![Plug the power cord into the back of the printer and into an outlet](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2Fvba1lOmeRRWRpIn0n72r%2Fprinter%20power%20cord.png?alt=media\&token=c015b9be-7895-40db-866d-81f9afccd1af) ![Press the power button to turn on](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FAYjFT3ap1C5jboX28RYh%2Fprinter%20power%20button.png?alt=media\&token=78b7dcea-150c-4028-9d1f-d277b07357f0)

2\. **Setup VxMark:**

* [ ] open the case by lifting the latches on the sides and front

![Open the case by lifting the latches](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FBqKkOCM3tpnSGffVUXMC%2Fvxmark%20case%20latches%20highlighted.png?alt=media\&token=49c08161-63af-4998-98e0-5ad7afa7e82c)

* [ ] prepare the components:

  * [ ] pull the **accessible controller** (a) out from the front-left compartment and set it to the left of the case
  * [ ] remove the **headphones** (b) from the travel pouch on top of the screen and plug them into the accessible controller (a)
  * [ ] pull the **power** **cord** (c) out from the back-left compartment and plug it into an outlet
  * [ ] pull the **printer cable** (d) from the mid-right compartment and connect it to the back of the printer
  * [ ] do **not** remove the **card reader** (e) from the front-right compartment, no action is required

![Prepare components](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FhMgOoOikc6p3VKjsL8SH%2Fcomponents%20.png?alt=media\&token=180505d2-90d6-424c-889b-f8f35aa650a3) ![Plug headphones into accessible controller](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FMmSj7Z9GX1EqKLOjLOGV%2Faccessible%20controller.png?alt=media\&token=ba07c2d3-f371-43d8-9076-a4d2c73c1f6d)

* [ ] turn the VxMark on: the power button is located to the middle-right of the screen, next to the printer cord. Run your finger along the side of the screen and press the power button firmly for 1 second and then release. The card reader and accessible controller will light up within 3-5 seconds.
* [ ] remove the privacy screen from the case top (behind the foam)
* [ ] set up the privacy screen
* [ ] store the empty headphone pouch behind the privacy screen

![Turn the VxMark on with the power button](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2Fu696gABRTUlb8fWB242B%2Fpower%20button.png?alt=media\&token=3fed695c-3ade-430b-8c7f-e3d7e9d43455) ![Remove the privacy screen](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FP4bf9Qok3hN99Yc8yrGi%2Fnew%20privacy%20sheild%20vxmark.png?alt=media\&token=38b3e546-1b47-4c83-bab8-4a0a8a378e47) ![Set up the privacy screen](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FH869PW5fFnuT0Xr9d8Fu%2Fprivacy%20sleeve%20on.png?alt=media\&token=cb4921c8-fb23-4f8c-b494-0986a7cff193)

VxMark hardware setup is complete.&#x20;