its like your picture now but the pressure on the handle when closed is light to medium
I have tighten the main screw to a point my fingers now hurtsIMG_1985.jpg
the pressure is nowhere near firm, its light pressure thats why I've release both small screws to get a firmer grip
Then your element is too big for the mug.
Open the press and tighen the thumb screw.
Close the press
it should be tight against the mug now.
If not then the element is for a larger mug not the 10/11oz mugs.
I thought it was the element (c) so I purchased a new one from MPD and its the same
I will phone MDP tomorrow and ask for a D element.
I originally asked for a D element and they said its C, thats why I have to release the x2 small screws to get a firmer pressure.
Or it could be the press itself