I was just on HP's driver site and found this "official workaround" until they release proper x64 drivers.
- Click Start.
- Click Printers and Faxes folder.
- Click File. Then select Add printer.
NOTE: This step launches the Add Printer Wizard.
- Click Next.
- Uncheck the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer checkbox.
- Click Next. The Select a Printer Port window displays.
- Click Next. The Install Printer Software window displays.
- Select HP from the Manufacturer list.
- Select hp deskjet 990C model from the Printers list.
- Click Next. The Name Your Printer window displays.
- If the printer name is correct, click Next.
- Click Next. The Printer Sharing window displays.
- Select No when the message Do you want to print a test page displays.
- Click Next. The Completing the Add Printer Wizard displays.
- Click Finish.
NOTE: At this point, the driver installation portion of the process is complete.
Connect the USB cable to the printer and the computer.
NOTE: Windows will start to Plug and Play the device.
Click Cancel for each Found New Hardware Wizard window that is prompted.
NOTE: The number of Found New Hardware Wizard windows prompted by Windows will vary depending on the device plugged into the computer.
- In the Printers and Faxes folder, click the hp deskjet 990c printer icon.
- Click File. Then click Properties.
- Select the Ports tab.
- Scroll to USB00x Port and check the checkbox for the port.
- Click Close.