HP Printer Error Not Bootable [How to Fix]

In this article, we will guide you on how to fix the HP printer error not bootable within minutes.

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The HP printer error not bootable (HP printer error 99.09.67) occurs when the hard disk drive has not been loaded with the printer firmware. This happens when a new disk is installed or a clean disk command has been executed

The solution to this error is to load the printer firmware.

How to Load HP Printer Firmware – HP Printer Error Not Bootable

How to Load Firmware on HP M Series/Large Display Printers

To load firmware on HP M series/large display printers, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Turn your HP printer on.

Step 2: In the center of the printer screen, tap the HP log that has “1/8” underneath.

Step 3: With the aid of buttons 3 and 9, highlight “Administrator”. After that, press “OK”.

Step 4: With buttons 3 and 9, highlight “Download”. After that, press “OK”.

Step 5: With buttons 3 and 9, highlight “USB Thumbdrive”. 

Step 6: Choose the “.bdl” file, and then select “OK”; you could also use the key “6”. Wait for the completion of the process.

Note: If there is a problem with the firmware being recognized when you try to access the preboot menu USB thumbdrive option, you should do the following:

  • Format the USB to Fat32 or exFAT
  • Use a lower memory USB thumbrive
  • Use another printer USB slot if your HP printer has another

Step 7: When “Complete” is displayed on your printer’s control panel, tap the back arrow key; do this until “Continue” is displayed.

Step 8: Select “Continue”. After that, wait for your HP printer to reboot automatically.

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How to Load Firmware on HP Single-Function Monochrome or Color Printers

To load firmware on HP single-function monochrome or color printers, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Turn your HP printer on.

Step 2: As your printer boots up, pay attention to the control panel indicator lights that represent ready, attention, and data.

Some models don’t have the data indicator.

Step 3: Press “Stop” immediately all indicator lights 

Step 4: Select “Administrator” using the up and down buttons. After that, press “OK”.

Step 5: Select “Download” using the up and down buttons. After that, press “OK”.

Step 6: Select “USB Thumbdrive” using the up and down buttons. After that, press “OK”.

Step 7: Choose the “.bdl” file, and then select “OK”; you could also use the key “6”. Wait for the completion of the process.

Note: If there is a problem with the firmware being recognized when you try to access the preboot menu USB thumbdrive option, you should do the following:

  • Format the USB to Fat32 or exFAT
  • Use a lower memory USB thumbrive
  • Use another printer USB slot if your HP printer has another

Step 8: When “Complete” is displayed on your printer’s control panel, tap the back arrow key; do this until “Continue” is displayed.

Step 9: Select “Continue”. After that, wait for your HP printer to reboot automatically.