Explanation

• A hard copy is a term used to describe Printed output
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• A printed copy of any information is known as a Hard copy.
• Sometimes the printed copy is referred to as a printout, a hard copy is so-called because it exists as a physical object.
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hard copies include

• teleprinter pages,
• continuous printed tapes,
• computer printouts,
• and radio photo prints.
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• The scanner converts hardcopy into softcopy while the Printer converts softcopy into hardcopy.