--- 1/hplj1000
+++ 1/hplj1000
@@ -220,14 +220,12 @@
     fi
 
     log "loading HP LaserJet $MODEL firmware $fw to $_dev ..."
-    # There is a timeout problem with udev and FC4, so spin it off.
-    (
 	if cat $fw > $_dev; then
 	    log "... download successful."
 	else
 	    log "... download failed."
+	    return 1
 	fi
-    ) &
     return 0
 }