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INKAVOTE PLUS HANDBOOK
June Lagmay
City Clerk
Audio Ballot Booth
Precinct Ballot Reader
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK – ELECTION DIVISION
PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION
MARCH 5, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE .................................................................................................... i
ASSEMBLING THE INKAVOTE PLUS ....................................................... 1
ACTIVATING THE INKAVOTE PLUS ......................................................... 8
OPERATING THE INKAVOTE PLUS ....................................................... 12
PBR SCREEN ............................................................................... 13
REGULAR BALLOT ....................................................................... 14
OVERVOTED BALLOT ................................................................... 17
CORRECTING AN OVERVOTED BALLOT ......................................... 18
NO SELECTION/BLANK BALLOT ..................................................... 20
CORRECTING A BLANK BALLOT .................................................... 21
OPERATING THE AUDIO BALLOT BOOTH ............................................ 22
SHUTTING DOWN THE INKAVOTE PLUS .............................................. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................. 32
GLOSSARY .............................................................................................. 34
INSPECTOR'S LOG ................................................................................. 35
PREFACE
In 2002, the United States Congress passed the Help America Vote Act,
which encouraged election jurisdictions to move toward using electronic
voting systems. For the 2013 Municipal Elections, the City of Los Angeles,
Office of the City Clerk - Election Division will continue to use the InkaVote
Plus electronic voting system. The InkaVote Plus Voting System is an
enhancement to the InkaVote Paper Ballot Voting system used in Los
Angeles since March 2005.
On Election Day, voters will:
1. Mark their ballot using an InkaVote Vote Recorder and an InkaVote
Marking Pen.
2. The voter will then insert his or her ballot into the Precinct Ballot
Reader (PBR). The PBR checks ballots for overvotes (more
selections than a contest allows) and for completely blank ballots and
notifies the Voter. A distinct advantage of using the PBR is that
voting errors can be detected and corrected by the voter, ensuring
that each vote counts.
3. The Audio Ballot Booth (ABB) will also be available for use. This
component allows voters with special needs such as physical
disabilities, visual impairments, or reading impediments to vote
privately and independently by using an audio headset and a simple
keypad. In addition, voters who are limited English proficient may
choose to vote an Audio Ballot in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin),
Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, or Vietnamese.
While voters are familiar with the InkaVote Vote Recorder, the PBR and the
ABB, some voters may still be intimidated by the equipment. As a Precinct
Board Member, your role is to promote and encourage use of the voting
system and assure all voters that the equipment is there to help them and
protect their vote.
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ASSEMBLING THE INKAVOTE PLUS
STEP ONE:
Remove the PBR cover from the unit and set aside. You will not need
this cover until you pack up the PBR.
STEP TWO:
With the other Precinct Board Members witnessing, verify that no ballots
are in the Ballot Box. Assemble the InkaVote Plus System near the
Official Table. Before placing the PBR on top of the Ballot Box, turn the
Ballot Box lid over and open the sliding door.
Sliding door must
remain open
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STEP THREE:
With one person on each side, using the two hand-slots on each side of
the PBR, lift and place the unit on top of the Ballot Box. The PBR will fit
securely inside the Ballot Box Lid Guards. The RED ARROW on the side
of the PBR should point to the RED ARROW on the same side of the
Ballot Box when it is assembled correctly.
SAFETY FIRST
DO NOT
LIFT ALONE
Red arrows
should line up
STEP FOUR:
Lock the Ballot Box with the plastic blue Ballot Box Lock provided in the
Small Supply Box.
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STEP FIVE:
The PBR Blue Tie Strap (found in the Clear Supply Bag) is used to
secure the PBR to the Ballot Box.
(a) INSERT the PBR Blue Tie Strap through the hole located on the side
of the Ballot Box lid.
(b) SLIDE the narrow end of the strap around the metal post of the
PBR.
a. Insert through the
hole on the side of
the Ballot Box lid
b. Slide around the
metal post of the
PBR
(c) SLIDE the narrow end of the PBR Blue Tie Strap through the hole
on the front of the Ballot Box lid.
c. Slide through the
hole on the front of
the Ballot Box lid
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(d) LOOP the narrow end of the PBR Blue Tie Strap through the hole in
the flat end and PULL the end of the PBR Blue Tie Strap to tighten.
d.
Loop through
flat end and
pull to tighten
STEP SIX:
To set up the ABB, open the ABB “suitcase” and remove the leg
components. Once all the leg components are removed, close the
“suitcase” and turn it over on its top so that the leg insert slots are face
up.
Lift leg components
to remove
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STEP SEVEN:
ASSEMBLE THE LEGS.
First, straighten the roped legs.
Second, insert the short rod into the curved rod, locking the safety locks
into place.
Safety Lock
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STEP EIGHT:
Insert the legs into the ABB. The curved legs fit into the slots at the front
of the ABB, angled outwards. The straight legs fit into the slots at the
back. Push down and slightly twist each leg until it snuggly fits inside the
leg slots.
NOTE: If the legs are not snuggly inserted into the slot, you will
need to hold them in as you turn the ABB upright.
STEP NINE:
With the assistance of a second person, turn over, stand up, and open
the top of the ABB.
Place the ABB a few feet from the PBR and Ballot Box. Face the ABB
away from the PBR, ensuring privacy for the voter.
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STEP TEN:
Tape the ABB “Point to Your Selection” sign to the inside of the ABB
cover. The sign can be found in the Large Supply Box (LSB).
Tape here
STEP ELEVEN:
Unravel the audio cord. Insert the end of the audio cord into the right
side of the PBR. The yellow sticker that says “This Side Up” should be
on top. Tighten the pins on each side of the plug by twisting them
clockwise.
1
Tighten
screws
2
NOTE: Make sure the audio cord is connected firmly. This may be
difficult.
Also, make sure the audio cord is not in the path of travel.
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ACTIVATING THE INKAVOTE PLUS
STEP ONE:
Remove the PBR power cord from behind the PBR screen. Insert the
power cord into the side of the PBR (next to the audio cord) and plug the
other end into the wall. Make sure the power cord is not in the path
of travel.
NOTE: An extension cord and a three-prong adapter are provided in
your supplies for your convenience.
Insert power
cord here
STEP TWO:
Find the headphones inside the ABB. Plug the headphones into the ABB
console. Locate the covers for the earpieces in the Clear Supply Bag
and put them on the headphones before they are used. Remember to
replace the earpiece covers after every use.
Headphone
connection
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Power Switch
STEP THREE:
Turn on the power switch
(located above the power cord).
DO NOT PRESS ANYTHING UNTIL THE SCREEN ASKS
YOU TO INSERT THE PRECINCT BALLOT HEADER CARD!
STEP FOUR:
It will take approximately FIVE MINUTES for the PBR to start up. DO
NOT press anything. Once ready, it will tell you to insert the Precinct
Ballot Header Card (see step five).
LOS ANGELES CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Insert the Ballot Header Card
into the Ballot Reader Slot
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NOTE: If the message “Insert Ballot Header Card into the Ballot
Reader Slot” does not appear after five minutes on the PBR
screen, please see the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 3233.
STEP FIVE:
 Retrieve Precinct Ballot Header Card from the
Green-Striped Envelope. It will be in a blue
envelope.
 Insert the Precinct Ballot Header Card into the
yellow slot on the PBR machine.
 The
Precinct Ballot Header
automatically return to you.
Card
will
 Place the Precinct Ballot Header Card back in
the blue envelope and place it behind the PBR
screen.
 The PBR will print out a Zero Report and the
ABB will print a test Audio Ballot. The test
Audio Ballot indicates that the ABB is
connected to the PBR.
Write VOID on the test Audio Ballot and place
it in the Blue and White Box.
The Zero Report verifies that no Ballots have
been inserted into the PBR prior to the Election
(see STEP SIX for further instructions).
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STEP SIX:
Verify that Ballots have not been inserted into the PBR by doing the
following:
SAMPLE OF ZERO REPORT
Look for a “0” and
“00.00% across from
each selection
Look for “Total 0” at
the top of each
contest
Compare the contests
and ballot pages to
the recorder pages to
verify they match
6:42 A.M.
Write the time the
Zero Report is
signed
Joe Smith
Inspector
Susan Wilson
Clerk
Danny Yu
The Inspector and at
least one (1) Clerk must
sign at the bottom
Clerk
STEP SEVEN:
Fold Zero Report and place it in the blue envelope behind the PBR
screen with the Precinct Ballot Header Card.
Congratulations! You have completed the set up of your InkaVote
Plus System.
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OPERATING THE INKAVOTE PLUS
The Ballot Box Clerk operates the unit from behind the screen, allowing
voters easy access to the yellow “Insert Ballot” slot.
Ballot Box Clerk
“Insert Ballot” Slot
for Voters
NOTE: Only regularly voted ballots, including Audio Ballots, can
pass through the PBR. These are inserted by the voter
(see above).
Provisional Ballots (inside the Provisional Ballot Envelope)
and Vote-By-Mail Ballots dropped off by voters (inside the
lavender Vote-By-Mail Envelope) need to be inserted into
the SLOT labeled “BALLOTS” on the front of the Ballot
Box. These are inserted by a Precinct Board Member (see
below).
Ballot
Box Slot
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PBR SCREEN
As mentioned before, the Ballot Box Clerk will be placed behind the PBR
screen while assisting voters. The screen is divided into three main
sections:
Section 1
Used when
checking
ballots
Section 2
Not used
by Precinct
Board
Section 3
Used to
activate
the ABB
Section One
The Ballot Box Clerk will look at the upper right-hand portion of the PBR
screen after a ballot has been inserted while the PBR checks for
Overvotes and no votes (blank ballots). This is where a “Ballot Alert” or
“Cast Ballot Successful” caption will appear.
Section Two
The upper left-hand portion of the PBR screen lists the Voting Status for
the election and has a “Close” button. Precinct Board Members do not
need to use this area of the PBR screen.
Section Three
The bottom of the PBR screen is used to activate the ABB. Please see
pages 22-24 for instructions on activating the ABB for a voter.
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REGULAR BALLOT
STEP ONE:
When a voter has completed marking his or her ballot, he or she will
approach the Ballot Box. Greet the voter and ask if he or she is ready to
cast his or her ballot. Verify if he or she did indeed check the ballot to
ensure that the ovals are completely filled in. If the voter is ready, ask for
his or her ballot.
NOTE: Do NOT press “START” on the screen (pressing “START”
activates the ABB).
If you accidentally press “START,” simply press “Cancel”
to deactivate the ABB function.
(See diagram below)
Sample of PBR Screen
Audio Ballot
Audio Ballot
Audio Status
Audio Status
Available
Available
Start
Cancel
Press “START” to
start the Audio Ballot
Press “CANCEL” to
deactivate the Audio
Ballot
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STEP TWO:
Remove ballot stub and hand it to the voter. Leave Write-In Stub
attached.
Remove ballot stub
Leave Write-in
Stub attached
NOTE: The most common reason the PBR
jams and stops working is because
the ballot stubs are not properly
removed.
STEP THREE:
Return the ballot to the voter, instructing him or her to open the ballot
and insert it face down into the yellow “INSERT BALLOT” slot.
NOTE: The ballot can be inserted
any way, but ask the voter to
insert the ballot face down
away from the Ballot Box
Clerk to protect his or her
privacy.
Voter
inserts
ballot
here
When the green light
is lit, the PBR is
ready
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NOTE: When the PBR is ready to receive a ballot, the light will be
GREEN. (A red light will appear for a few seconds while the
PBR is checking the ballot.)
If the red light stays on, continue voting by inserting each
voted ballot into the Ballot Box slot. Contact the Los
Angeles Office of the City Clerk - Election Division at
(866) 899-8683 to report the problem.
STEP FOUR:
If there are no errors, the screen will display “Cast Ballot Successful.”
The ballot will drop automatically into the Ballot Box.
Sample of PBR Screen
Reader
Ballot Result
Ready
Cast Ballot Successful
Screen displays “Cast
Ballot Successful” here
Print
Override
NOTE: If there are errors on the ballot, the PBR screen will inform
the Ballot Box Clerk. Please see the Overvoted and Blank
Ballot sections on pages 17-21 for details.
STEP FIVE:
Give the voter an “I Voted” sticker.
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OVERVOTED BALLOT
An OVERVOTED ballot means that the voter has cast too many votes for
a particular race or measure.
BEST
AUTOMOBILE
MANUFACTURER
FORD
This is an OVERVOTE
because two selections
have been made
GENERAL
MOTORS
DODGE
Vote For One
Vote for
If theone
ballot contains an OVERVOTE, two things will happen:
1.
The screen will show “Ballot Alert” in the Ballot Result section.
Sample of PBR Screen
Reader
Ballot Result
Ready
Ballot Alert
Screen displays
“Ballot Alert” here
Print
Override
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2.
A Ballot Alert Notification Slip will print informing the voter in which
contests he or she has overvoted.
Ballot Alert indicates
which contest was
overvoted.
CORRECTING AN OVERVOTED BALLOT
Any time there is an OVERVOTE the voter will be able to correct his or
her ballot.
If the voter has an OVERVOTED BALLOT and wishes to correct it, the
overvoted ballot must be spoiled and a new ballot issued to the voter.
Two rules to remember when reissuing a ballot to a voter:
1.
Write “Spoiled” on the back of the returned ballot. A majority of the
Precinct Board Members need to sign the returned ballot. Place the
spoiled ballot in the Blue and White Box. Please see page 30 in the
Precinct Board Members’ Handbook for further details.
2.
In accordance with California State and Los Angeles City Election
Codes, no voter may be issued more than three ballots. If the voter
has two overvoted ballots, ask the voter if he or she needs
assistance.
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A voter may choose not to correct an overvoted ballot. In this case,
touch the OVERRIDE box on the screen and have the voter reinsert the
ballot. The voter’s ballot will drop into the Ballot Box.
NOTE: The overvoted contest(s) will not be counted, but any other
contest(s) that were correctly marked on the ballot will be
counted.
Sample of PBR Screen
Reader
Ballot Result
Ready
Ballot Alert
Screen displays “Ballot
Alert” here
Press here to
override. When
pressed, a check
mark appears.
Instruct the voter
to re-insert his or
her ballot.
Print
Override
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NO SELECTION/BLANK BALLOT
A voter has the option to cast a blank ballot. This means the voter makes
no selection on any of the contests, but the ballot still counts.
If the ballot is a NO SELECTION/BLANK BALLOT, two things will
happen:
1.
The PBR screen will show “Ballot Alert” in the Ballot Result section.
Sample of PBR Screen
Reader
Ballot Result
Ready
Ballot Alert
Screen displays “Ballot
Alert” here
Print
Override
2.
A Ballot Alert Notification Slip will print informing the voter that his or
her ballot has “No Selection.”
Ballot Alert Indicates “No
Selection”
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CORRECTING A BLANK BALLOT
If the voter has a NO SELECTION/BLANK BALLOT and wishes to
correct it, the voter may return to an available Voting Booth with the
same ballot and vote again.
If the voter indeed wishes to cast a blank ballot, press the OVERRIDE
option and reinsert the ballot. The voter gets an “I Voted” sticker.
Sample of PBR Screen
Screen displays “Ballot
Alert” here
Ballot Result
Reader
Ballot Alert
Ready
Press here to
override. When
pressed, a check
mark appears.
Instruct the voter
to re-insert his or
her ballot.
Print
Override
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OPERATING THE AUDIO BALLOT BOOTH
WHO MIGHT REQUEST AN AUDIO BALLOT?
1.
Voters with visual impairments or other disabilities.
2.
Voters with limited English proficiency may choose an Audio Ballot in
English or any of the other languages mandated by the Federal
Voting Rights Act. These languages are: Chinese (Cantonese or
Mandarin), Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, or
Vietnamese.
STEP ONE:
To operate the ABB, the voter will use the HEADPHONES to hear the
ballot and the KEYPAD to make selections. Help the voter, if necessary.
STEP TWO:
Once the voter is ready, press START on the Audio Ballot section of the
PBR screen (bottom half of the screen).
Audio Ballot
Audio Status
Available
Start
Press “Start”
NOTE: While the ABB is in use, other voters may still insert their
ballots into the PBR.
NOTE: Voting with the Audio Ballot does take more time because
the voter must listen to the ballot before making selections.
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STEP THREE:
Press the PRECINCT BALLOT GROUP button on the screen.
Note: The Ballot Group Number and the Precinct Number are not
the same.
Select Precinct
Ballot Group
Other
Cancel
STEP FOUR:
Select the language the voter requests. If you need assistance
identifying the requested language, ask the voter to point to the language
they are requesting using the “Point to Your Selection” sign.
“Point to Your
Selection” sign
Select Audio Ballot Language
Cantonese
Korean
Tagalog
English
Mandarin
Thai
Hindi
Spanish
Vietnamese
Japanese
Cancel
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STEP FIVE:
Then press PLAY AUDIO.
Audio Ballot
Audio Status
Available
Play Audio
Cancel Audio
STEP SIX:
The Audio Ballot will begin.
NOTE: After the instructions, the voter must press the RIGHT
ARROW (>) twice to begin voting.
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STEP SEVEN:
The voter will use the KEYPAD to navigate the ballot:

Square – To make selection
^v
Up/Down Arrow ONCE – To scroll through the list of candidates or
selections
^v
Up/Down Arrow MULTIPLE TIMES – To raise/lower volume
<
Left Arrow – To move to previous contest
>
Right Arrow – To move to next contest
Keypad
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WRITE-IN OPTION ON THE AUDIO BALLOT
A voter who uses the ABB has the option to write in a candidate. The
ABB printer will print the name of the Write-In candidate on his or her
ballot. Here is an overview of the process:
As discussed, a voter uses the keypad to navigate the ballot. He or she
will use the arrow keys to scroll through the list of candidates in a
particular contest, pressing the square key to make a selection. If the
voter scrolls past all of the names in the contest, he or she will be given
the option to write in a candidate’s name. At this point, he or she would
press the square on the keypad to choose the write in feature. The voter
will then enter the candidate’s name by scrolling through the alphabet
with the up and down arrows and choosing the appropriate letter by
pressing the square. The voter will need to repeat these steps for each
letter in the candidate’s name. Once the entire name has been entered,
the voter presses the right arrow to move on to the next contest on the
ballot.
STEP EIGHT:
The ABB will play back a summary of the voter’s selections at the end of
the ballot, including spelling out the name of any Write-In candidates.
This gives the voter the opportunity to review his or her ballot and check
for errors before it is cast. If the voter would like to make any changes to
the ballot, he or she simply uses the keypad to go through the contests
again. The voter controls when the ballot will print by pressing the
square.
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STEP NINE:
Once voting is complete, a paper ballot, called the Audio Ballot, is
printed from the ABB’s printer. The voter should remove the voted ballot.
NOTE: Although the ABB machine generated the ballot, it is still
an OFFICIAL BALLOT!
STEP TEN:
The voter inserts the ballot into the PBR. Instruct the voter to insert the
ballot face down to protect the privacy of his or her vote. The voter might
need assistance inserting the ballot into the PBR.
Voter inserts the
Audio Ballot here
NOTE: The ABB is set up to prevent overvoting.
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SHUTTING DOWN THE INKAVOTE PLUS
STEP ONE:
Find the power switch above the power cord port and turn the PBR off.
Power
Switch
STEP TWO:
Unplug the PBR power cord from the wall. Then disconnect the power cord
from the PBR. Wind up the power cord and place it behind the PBR screen.
STEP THREE:
Unscrew the pins on the audio cord by twisting counter-clockwise and
disconnect the audio cord from the PBR. Wind up the audio cord and store it
inside the ABB.
STEP FOUR:
Remove headphones. Store them inside the ABB.
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STEP FIVE:
Close the ABB. Turn it upside-down to remove the legs. Disassemble the
legs and place them back in the ABB, inside the cover (see photograph).
STEP SIX:
Close the ABB, locking it with the latches located next to the handle.
STEP SEVEN:
Twist the flat end to break the PBR Blue Tie Strap. Place the PBR Blue Tie
Strap pieces in the Blue and White Box.
Twist here
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STEP EIGHT:
TWO PEOPLE should remove the PBR from the top of the Ballot Box.
STEP NINE:
Complete and tear off the Inspector’s Log from the back of this book, and
place inside the blue envelope found behind the PBR screen.
STEP TEN:
Place the gray cover on top of the PBR. You have now completely shut down
your InkaVote Plus System.
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STEP ELEVEN:
You are now ready to break the blue Ballot Box Lock on the Ballot Box and
perform the rest of your closing duties. Twist the flat end of the blue Ballot
Box Lock to break it and place it inside the Blue and White Box.
VERIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE
PROPERLY RETURNED WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR
ELECTION MATERIALS TO THE COLLECTION DEPOT:

PBR with cover.

Zero Report, Precinct Ballot Header Card and Inspector’s Log
placed inside the blue envelope behind the PBR screen.

Power Cord, placed behind PBR screen.

ABB packed (with headphones inside).

Extension cord, placed inside Large Supply Box.

Three-prong adapter, placed inside Clear Supply Bag.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. If the PBR will not accept ballots, insert voted ballots through the
slot labeled “BALLOTS” on Ballot Box.
2. Any problems with the PBR and/or ABB should be noted on the
Inspector’s Log provided at the back of this book.
REMEMBER: VOTING NEVER STOPS!
NO.
1
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Screen reads “Error code
911/Please call: Technical
support at…” * or if the
message “Insert Ballot
Header Card into the
Ballot Reader Slot” does
not appear on the screen
Precinct Ballot Header Card
missing from supplies.
Call the City Election Division at (866) 899-8683 to
inform them of the problem and continue with
Polling Place set up. If the Troubleshooter has not
arrived by 7:00 a.m., begin voting and insert
ballots into Ballot Box slot.
2
Zero Report does not print.
Use first ballot on pad as your Precinct Ballot
Header Card. Remove ballot stub and insert ballot
into the PBR. Ballot will return to you. Write “Void”
on ballot and place it in the Blue and White Box.
Note: The PBR will jam if the ballot stub is not
removed.
 Check the paper roll. Tighten the roll and ensure
a small strip extends past the opening.

3
4
Press “ADMIN” button.
Press “VIEW SUMMARY.”
Press “PRINT.”
*If Zero Report now prints, problem resolved.
Continue using PBR.
The PBR only accepts
ballots when inserted in
specific directions (i.e.,
does not read ballot when
ballot is inserted upsidedown or right-side-up).
*If Zero Report DOES NOT print, do not use the
PBR. Insert voted ballots into the Ballot Box
slot. Call (866) 899-8633, option 1 to inform
them of the problem.
Insert ballots in the direction the PBR WILL
accept.
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NO.
PROBLEM
5
The PBR rejects ballots.
Message displayed on
screen reads “JAMMED” or
“INCORRECT BALLOT.”
6
The PBR will not accept any
ballots (light is red; will not
change to green).
The PBR printer jammed.
7
The ABB printer jammed.
8
ABB printer rapidly ejects
multiple Audio Ballots.
9
10
The PBR motor will not stop
running.
Voter cannot hear Audio
Ballot.
11
12
The power cord accidentally
unplugged.
SOLUTION
Stop inserting ballots into the PBR. Continue
voting by inserting voted ballots into Ballot Box
slot. Call the City Election Division at
(866) 899-8683, option 1 to inform them of the
problem.
Stop inserting ballots into the PBR. Continue
voting by inserting voted ballots into the Ballot Box
slot. Call (866) 899-8633, option 1 to inform
them of the problem.
Open PBR Printer cover using latch on bottom
right corner of printer. Tighten and adjust paper
roll. Close cover. If still jammed, stop inserting
ballots into the PBR. Continue voting by inserting
voted ballots into Ballot Box slot. Call the City
Election Division at (866) 899-8683, option 1 to
inform them of the problem.
Do not use the ABB, but continue using the PBR.
Call the City Election Division at (866) 899-8683,
option 1 to inform them of the problem.
Do not use the ABB. Continue voting using PBR.
Call the City Election Division at (866) 899-8683,
option 1. (Be prepared to tell City Clerk whether
the ABB ejected multiple Ballots while a voter
used it or when there was no voter using it.)
Ejected ballot(s) should be marked as spoiled.
Stop inserting ballots into PBR. Continue voting by
inserting voted ballots into the Ballot Box slot. Call
the City Election Division at (866) 899-8683,
option 1 to inform them of the problem.
Push headphone connector all the way in. Press
Up Arrow Key “^” multiple times to increase
volume. If voter still cannot hear ballot, do not use
the ABB. Call the City Election Division at (866)
899-8683, option 1 to inform them of the problem.
Re-plug power cord back in socket and PBR will
resume where it left off. No need for a second
Zero Report.
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GLOSSARY
AUDIO BALLOT - A paper ballot printed from the Audio Ballot Booth.
AUDIO BALLOT BOOTH (ABB) - A device that allows a voter with visual impairments or with
multilingual needs to listen to his or her ballot through a headset while making selections using
a keypad. The ABB is available for use by all voters although it is geared toward voters with
special needs.
AUDIO BALLOT BOOTH PRINTER - The printer attached to the Audio Ballot Booth that
prints the voter’s ballot.
BALLOT BOX - The black box where all voted ballots are deposited on Election Day. Before
and after the election, the Ballot Box acts as the Supply Box.
BALLOT GROUPS - Ballot groups are used to identify voting districts for City of Los Angeles
Elected Officials, and Board Members for Los Angeles Unified School (LAUSD) and Los
Angeles Community College (LACCD) Districts races. Ballot groups are used when printing
and sorting ballots, Official Sample Ballots, and other election related materials.
BALLOT READER SLOT - The yellow slot on the voter’s side of the Precinct Ballot Reader
(PBR) where voters insert their ballots.
BALLOT STUB - The top part of the ballot that is removed by the Pollworker prior to a voter
inserting his or her ballot into the PBR. This ballot stub is also removed prior to the Pollworker
inserting a voter’s ballot into a Provisional Ballot Envelope.
BLANK BALLOT - A ballot on which a voter makes no selections on any of the contests.
INKAVOTE PLUS SYSTEM - The voting equipment used at the polls on Election Day which
includes the InkaVote Recorder, Precinct Ballot Reader (PBR), and Audio Ballot Booth (ABB).
PRECINCT BALLOT HEADER CARD - The Precinct Ballot Header Card is used to load the
machine with the races and measures for the precinct. The Precinct Ballot Header Card is
inserted into the Ballot Reader Slot on the PBR before opening the polls to activate the
machine.
PRECINCT BALLOT READER (PBR) - Voting equipment used to cast votes at the polling
place which reviews the ballot for voters and alerts them to possible problems with their
ballots.
PRECINCT BALLOT READER PRINTER - The printer attached to the PBR that prints
notification slips indicating any overvotes or blank ballots. In addition, this printer prints the
Zero Report.
OVERVOTE - Casting more votes than are allowed for a contest. Overvoting will cause a
voter’s selections for that specific contest to not count, resulting in no votes cast for that
contest. The PBR will alert voters of an overvoted ballot and give them an opportunity to
correct it.
TEST AUDIO BALLOT - A blank Audio Ballot that prints from the Audio Printer upon start up.
This ballot should be voided and placed in the Blue and White Box during set-up.
ZERO REPORT - A report that is printed after the Precinct Ballot Header Card is inserted. It
should show all zeros, indicating that no ballots have been inserted into the PBR. This report
is printed from the PBR Printer.
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INSPECTOR’S LOG
Inspector’s Name:
Precinct Number:
Did you have a problem with the PBR or ABB today?
□ Yes
□ No
If yes, please complete the table below.
Whether your response was yes or no, at the end of Election Day, please verify that
you filled in the Precinct Number and the Inspector’s Name above. Detach the page
and place in the blue envelope behind the PBR screen, along with the Zero Report
and the Precinct Ballot Header Card.
Date
and
Time
Is the
problem
with PBR
or ABB?
Describe the
problem.
Did problem
require calling a
hotline?
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Please provide details of
how the problem was
resolved.
Observed
by: