What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put right in print; did press at first? (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "Put right". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IRONED (synonym="did press") + OUT (synonym="in print") = IRONEDOUT; definition: "Put right" The answer is IRONEDOUT.

Put right in print; did press at first? (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28801 | 13 Across | 2022-07-05 flower

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