HP97-HP41 printers frame interchangeable?

[isanchez]

Dear friends,

In my hp97 printer, one of the small guides attached to the frame, that holds the transparent plastic "display" is broken, so this plastic part does not keep in place, as the paper advances...a bit annoying.

I have just a frame from an HP41 printer in good shape. Apparently both look the same, except in the area where the printer header contacts with the paper. In the HP41 printer there is a small white sheet over a rubber band...this seems more "evolved" design from the 97. This apparently looks like the only (small?) difference between them.

The question is: can I use this frame for the HP97 printer? Do have any experience on this?
My intention is only to use this frame, mounting all the 97 printer stuff: header, motor, gears, rolls, axis, etc.

I really appreciate any help you can provide.

Kind regards

Ignacio