The following defines the minimal specifications for VxSuite paper stock. Ballot layout requirements are enumerated in hand-marked-ballots.md and machine-marked-ballots.md in the System Overview.
VxSuite supports a wide range of paper for hand-marked paper ballot style printing within the following supported specifications:
- Width: 8.5"
- Length: 11", 14", 17", 19", 22"
- Weight: 105-177gsm
- Coating: uncoated
- Opacity: >90%
- Color: white or any pastel color >70 brightness (to ensure it binarizes to white when scanned)
VxMark requires a specific type of thermal paper ballot stock as required by the VSAP BMD 150 component:
- Manufacturer: Mitsubishi
- Model: Thermoscript TF 1467
- Width: 8"
- Length: 13.25"
VxMark also expects each sheet of thermal paper stock to have a corner cut and instructional message printed on the uncoated (back) side for proper ballot orientation.