a microfilm is an example of bothboth a hard copy and soft copy device. This is due to the fact that it is temporary output and can be read read visually also as it is a printed copy of computer output
microfilm
hard copy or print out
To make a paper copy from microfilm, first, locate the desired film using a microfilm reader, which allows you to view the images on the film. Once you find the specific document, use the reader’s printing function, often connected to a printer, to produce a paper copy. Adjust the settings for size and quality as needed before printing. Finally, retrieve your printed document from the printer.
The output from a plotter is hard copy!
it is hard copy
roll microfilm
roll microfilm
Computer output microfilm recorder
Acetate was used in the construction of microfilm. The problem today is how to destroy microfilm since it is no longer used. Many historical issues are on microfilm and must be preserved via another means.
hend riting to peper is hard copy and computers document file is soft copy
Hard Copy
hard copy relates to information that is in phsical and tangable form, like a print out, on paper. soft copy relates to information on digital means, usb, hard drive email ect.