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.

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.