diff --git a/src/frontend/com_hardcopy.c b/src/frontend/com_hardcopy.c
index 16a5cbee3..56e99348c 100644
--- a/src/frontend/com_hardcopy.c
+++ b/src/frontend/com_hardcopy.c
@@ -128,7 +128,8 @@ void com_hardcopy(wordlist *wl)
             return;
         }
         gr_resize(tempgraph);
-        gr_redraw(tempgraph);
+        /* use DevClear to add final statement in file, "/> or "stroke"*/
+        DevFinalize();
         DestroyGraph(tempgraph->graphid);
         DevSwitch(NULL);
         foundit = 1;