• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
We have new content about printers, Click here to check it out!
HP Recommended
hp laserjet pro 400 M451
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Have tried to upgrade the firmware with the downloaded software.  It begins well:  I get to "Erasing" on the printer screen, but then "erasing" it stays there.  If I reboot the printer, the error message comes back and I have to start over.  I've probably tried unplugging the printer, holding various buttons in on reboot, etc., etc.  If anything could poison a relationship with HP, this could be it.  If I hadn't just replaced all the printer cartridges, I'd replace the printer.  HELP!!

2 REPLIES 2
HP Recommended

Try to  re-send firmware through USB port and hoping you can see the "Erasing......" and "Programming....." on the screen.

You may need to change the usb connected port from printer properties to get to see the "Erasing......" and "Programming....." on the screen.

If firmware re-sending works but the problem remains then you need to replace the formatter.

HP Recommended

Hi--Thanks for this.

 

Problem is that I get to "erasing" on the printer screen but it never gets to "programming." 

 

Tx again.

† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.