The holding plate of the machine's cassette is fixed in position at all times, and does not move up/down at time of pickup, and must temporarily be released when
paper is set between it and the manual feed pickup roller. It is linked to the upper guide so that it opens when the user opens the guide; to prevent the user from
placing paper without opening the upper guide, the guide is equipped with a stopper plate.
1. When the upper guide is closed,
the holding plate is locked in place,
and the stopper plate prevents the user from placing paper.
2. When the upper guide is open,
the holding plate is freed,
and the stopper plate opens, permitting the user to place paper.