8
Testing the ES&S AutoMARK™
Perform thorough testing to ensure everything is in working order
before
the
election. The sooner the tests are performed, the sooner an issue that may arise
can be resolved. You will need multiple blank copies of your current election’s
ballot to test the printer. Please ensure you are using ballots for precincts stored
on your compact flash card.
53. Turn the mode switch key to the
ON
mode position.
54. The
Insert Your Ballot
screen should be displayed.
55. Using a ballot from your current election, insert an unmarked ballot into
the ballot feed tray.
56. Select
Language
.
57. Test all buttons at the bottom of the touch screen to ensure proper
operation (
Back, Zoom In/ Out, High Contrast, Exit Return Ballot,
Next
).
58
. Proceed and Vote Ballot Using Touch Screen (Only)
To write-in a candidate using the Touch Screen
59. On the Contest Screen, select
Write-In.
Note:
Press the
Cancel
button to close the write-in screen
without entering a candidate and return to the contest screen.
60. On the Write-In Pop-Up Screen, type the name of your
write-in.
61. Confirm your write-in on the top of the write-in screen.