Verity Audio Print User manual

Verity Print Field Guide
VERSION 3.0
Document Number 6651-008 A
Humboldt County Office of Elections
Revised August 2021

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about this guide
This Verity Field Guide is a portable guide to using Verity Print.

Verity Print Field Guide
VERSION 3.0

contents
Verity Print...................................................................................................................................... 5
setting up Verity Print .......................................................................................................................................... 6
setting up the ballot printer ......................................................................................................................... 6
setting up the Verity Print ............................................................................................................................. 8
Verity Print orientation.......................................................................................................................................11
screen orientation...........................................................................................................................................11
report printer operation...............................................................................................................................12
printing ballots......................................................................................................................................................13
other tasks and features....................................................................................................................................16
resolving printing errors ..............................................................................................................................16
spoiling printed paper ballots ...................................................................................................................16
printing a Ballot Count report ...................................................................................................................17
shutting down Verity Print ...............................................................................................................................18

Verity Print
Verity Print is an on-demand ballot printing device; using Verity Print, you can
print and issue blank paper ballots to voters using an attached ballot printer. The
voter then hand-marks their ballot and casts it either using Verity Scan, or into a
ballot box to be scanned centrally.
vDrives are used to transfer digital ballot styles from the Verity
election definition software to Verity Print, and to transfer device
audit log data from Verity Print to Verity software (vote data is not
stored on Verity Print). vDrives are inserted into a standard USB
port located in a locked and sealed compartment; each Verity
Print has its own vDrive.
NOTE: Software startup for each unit may take several minutes, due to security and data
integrity checks that the Verity software performs. This process is included in the design of
the Verity Voting System to verify the authenticity of the software before allowing it to
operate.

setting up Verity Print
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setting up Verity Print
setting up the ballot printer
1. Set up the ballot printer table and set the ballot printer on the table.
2. Plug in the square end of the USB printer cable
into the printer. (The flat end will be plugged into
the Verity Print.) 
3. Insert the printer power cord into the printer and
the other end into a UPS/battery backup. 
4. Load the ballot printer with appropriate ballot paper. Note that the paper
size will vary by election, and that the printer tray used may vary depending
on the types of printers and accessories used in your jurisdiction. Follow
local procedures.
Loading ballot paper in the main tray (Tray 1)
a) Pull out the tray 1 drawer on the printer. 
b) Load paper in the tray. If necessary, push the
blue tab and pull the paper guide to the
appropriate setting (Letter/8.5”x11”, or
Legal/8.5”x14”). Paper sizes larger than
8.5”x14” require a tray extender (not available
in all jurisdictions). 

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c)Reinsert and close the paper tray. 
5. Press the switch on the bottom right side of the printer to power it on.
d)Attach seal to paper tray at corner
of paper tray door. Record seal
number in security log. 

setting up Verity Print
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setting up the Verity Print
1. Position the Verity Print on a table next to the ballot printer.
2. Follow local procedures to log and remove the yellow
beaded seal from the Verity Print handle,
3. Plug the power cord into the power brick, and then plug the power brick
into the back of the Verity Print (flat side up). 
IMPORTANT: Do not plug the power cord into the wall yet.
4. Plug the flat end of the USB printer cable from the ballot printer into the
back of the Verity Print, with the notch facing up.

5. Open the Verity Print case and lock the
lid brace in place. 

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6. Unlock using blue key. (A), unlatch (B), and remove the tablet (C). 
8. Verify the Verity Print device seals, per local procedure.
A B C
A B C
7. Log the red flat CFAST Seal number on the Security Log- AM.
Seat the tablet in the cradle (A), tilt it back (B), and lock it in place (C). 
8.Log the red wire seal number found on the white panel box
(located to the right side of the cradle) on the Security Log - AM.
Silver Key Blue Key

setting up Verity Print
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9. Plug the power cord into surge protector/power
strip. A green light should illuminate on the power
brick when AC power is present.
10. Press the red button on the back of the Verity
Print to power it on. 
•During the power on process, a Power-On
Self Test report will print on Verity Print’s
built-in printer. This report will indicate any
hardware or connection issues; if any issues
are noted, check connections and restart the
device using the red power button.
11. (if applicable) If your jurisdiction uses the
AutoBallot barcode reader: Wait until the
Verity Print finishes powering up and displays
the Enter Poll Worker Code screen, and
then connect the AutoBallot barcode reader
to the USB connection located on the vDrive
compartment above the report printer. 
printing a Ballot Count report
1. On the Ready to issue ballots screen, select Print
Ballot Count report. 
2. Wait while the report prints on Verity Print’s
built-in report printer. File the report according to
local jurisdiction rules.

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Verity Print orientation
screen orientation
When powered up for the first time the device is used
during a voting event, Verity Print should display the
Enter Poll Worker Code screen. 
In addition to the date and time, the following appears at the bottom of the screen:
•Ballots: The number of ballots printed using the Verity Print for the current
election; at the start of a voting event, this number should be zero.
•Lifetime: The number of ballots printed using the Verity Printed for the lifetime of
the device (for all elections).
•Battery and AC power indicators: A green battery icon indicates the battery is
connected; a green plug icon indicates AC power is connected. Specific battery
power level is found on the Verity Print Power-On Self Test report.
NOTE: If AC power is not available, the device will automatically switch over to
battery power, and a warning message will display. To dismiss the message and
continue operating on battery power, touch “If the power is out, touch here to use
battery”.
When battery power is low, and AC power is disconnected, a warning message will
appear on the device screen. Reconnect the device to AC power.

Verity Print orientation
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report printer operation
1. The thermal report printer is located on the right-
hand side of the Verity Print. 
2. To open the paper compartment: While standing in
front of the device, pull the lever on the top of the
printer cover towards you and lift up to open the
paper compartment. 
3. To replace paper: Place the new paper
roll into the printer as shown. Paper
must roll up from the bottom. 
4. Close the printer cover. The paper must extend out
from underneath the front edge of the cover. The
white button can be used to advance the paper. 

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printing ballots
1. Setup and power on the Verity Print. Confirm that
you are running on AC power (see page 11).
Verify that the printer displays READY TO PRINT. 
If the printer is offline, or in
power save/sleep mode, press
the ONLINE button to wake up
the printer. 
2. When prompted, enter the Poll Worker Code and
select Accept. 
4.The Ready to issue ballots screen will display. Select
Issue a ballot. 
If your jurisdiction has Verity AutoBallot, you can
use the barcode reader attached to the Verity Print
to scan barcode labels produced by your electronic
pollbook. When using AutoBallot, you will scan the
barcode, skipping steps 3-6 of this section.
3.Print the BALLOT COUNT REPORT in accordance
with you local jurisdictions guidelines.

printing ballots
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4. Choose the ballot language, and then select OK. 
5. Choose the precinct, and then select OK. 
6. (Primary Elections only) Choose the party, and then select OK.
7. Verify that the correct precinct and language are
displayed on the screen (and party, if this is a
primary election), and then select Yes, print the
ballot. 
•To change the quantity of ballots to print, select
Change Quantity, enter the number of ballots to
print, and then select Accept. You may print up to
100 ballots at a time.

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8. Wait while the ballots print on the attached ballot
printer. 

other tasks and features
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other tasks and features
resolving printing errors
If an error occurs during printing (for example, the printer
is out of paper), the nature of the error will be displayed
on the screen. Follow the directions on the screen to
resolve the issue. If you are unable to resolve the issue,
contact your elections office. 
spoiling printed paper ballots
To spoil a ballot that has already been printed from Verity Print, or to spoil a
preprinted paper ballot, follow your local procedures (for example, filling out a
spoiled ballot log and envelope).

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printing a Ballot Count report
You can print a Ballot Count report on Verity Print at any time.
1. On the Ready to issue ballots screen, select Print
Ballot Count report. 
2. Wait while the report prints on Verity Print’s built-in report printer. File the
report according to local jurisdiction rules.
accessing Verity Print help
Verity Print is equipped with built-in help text that can be accessed from the
touchscreen. The content of the Help screen will vary depending on the context.
1. Select Help at the top right of the Verity Print screen
to access the Help screen. 
2. To exit the help screen and resume issuing ballots, select Exit Help on the
bottom right of the Help screen.

shutting down Verity Print
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shutting down Verity Print
1. When you have finished printing ballots and
reports, press the red power button on the back
of the Verity Print to power it off. 
IMPORTANT: Wait for the Verity Print to be
completely powered down and showing a black
screen if you will be unlocking and removing the tablet. If stowing the
tablet, make sure to lock it in with the key and pull the blue latch down
to secure it in place.
NOTE: The Verity power cord has a locking connector. When inserting the connector
into a Verity device, it will make a small “click.” To disconnect the power cord, grasp
the cord at the base of the black connector molding where it connects to the Verity
device, and slide back the sleeve. This will unlock the connection so that the cord
may be removed.
2. Follow your local jurisdiction’s guidelines, including chain-of-custody
procedures, when transferring equipment to your central counting location.
If you are leaving equipment in place, be sure to properly secure all
equipment, preferably behind a locked door. You may use the space below
to document local transfer procedures.
local procedures
Prior to shutting down Verity Print. Print the BALLOT COUNT
REPORT in accordance with you local jurisdictions guidelines.

notes:

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