In
computer graphics and in telecommunications, a permanent reproduction, on any media suitable for direct use by a person, of displayed or transmitted
data. (
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Note 1: Examples of hard
copy include
teletypewriter pages, continuous printed tapes,
facsimile pages, computer printouts, and radiophoto prints.
Note 2: Magnetic tapes, diskettes, and nonprinted punched paper tapes are not hard copy.