Printers

DiskStation can become a print server, allowing client computers or mobile devices to access printers connected to DiskStation. In addition, Apple Wireless Printing support allows you to remotely print using iOS devices.

Visit www.synology.com for compatible printers.

Setting up Printers

See the instructions below to set up and connect a USB or network printer with your DiskStation.

To set up a USB printer:

  1. Power on and connect the printer to a USB port on the DiskStation.
  2. Go to Control Panel > External Devices > Printer.
  3. Select the printer you wish to set up. Please note that DiskStation cannot recognize printers connected via USB hubs.
  4. Click Printer Manager and select Set Up Printer.
  5. On the dialog box, select one of the following modes:
  6. Configure Apple Wireless Printing settings (optional).
  7. Click Save.

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To set up a network printer:

  1. Power on and connect the network printer to the same local network as your DiskStation.
  2. Go to Control Panel > External Devices > Printer.
  3. Click Add Network Printer and follow the instructions of the setup wizard.

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To set up a PostScript USB printer using a Mac:

For Mac OS 10.12.X:

  1. Follow the steps in To set up a USB printer.
  2. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Printer & Scanners, and then click + to add a new printer.
  3. Choose IP as printer type.
  4. Select Generic PostScript Printer for Use.
  5. Click Add to finish.

For Mac OS 10.6.X:

  1. Follow the steps in To set up a USB printer.
  2. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Printer & Fax, and then click + to add a new printer.
  3. Choose IP.

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For Mac OS 10.5.X:

  1. Follow the steps in To set up a USB printer.
  2. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Printer & Fax, and then click + to add a new printer.
  3. Choose a method.

Managing Printers

The printer tab includes the following options to manage USB or network printers connected to the DiskStation.

To enable Apple Wireless Printing:

  1. Go to Control Panel > External Devices > Printer.
  2. Select a printer from the device list.
  3. Click Printer Manager > Set Up Printer.
  4. Check the box Enable Apple Wireless Printing.
  5. Select your printer's brand and driver.
  6. Click Save.

After setup is complete, you can print a test page by clicking Printer Manager > Print Test Page.

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Accessing Printers

See the section below to access printers using a PC or Mac.

To access printers using a Windows PC:

The best way to access DiskStation device's printing service is to set up the connection to the printer with Synology Assistant. Refer to its Help for detailed instructions.

If Synology Assistant is not installed on your computer, see below for other ways of accessing DiskStation device's printing service.

Type 1. Shared Network Printer

  1. On you PC, open Network in File Explorer and double click on the DiskStation.
  2. Double click on usbprinter or network printer name; the system prompts you to install the correct driver, and then click Yes.
  3. Please get the printer driver from the CD or website of the manufacturer. Select the manufacturer and model of the printer, or click Have Disk to select the location of the driver. Then click OK.
  4. The system will start to set up the network printer. After the setup is completed, you may start using the printer.

Type 2. LPR Port (Recommended)

  1. On your PC, click Start and go to Devices and Printers.
  2. Click Add Printer.
  3. Choose Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
  4. Choose The printer that I want isn't listed.
  5. Select Add a printer using TCP/IP address or hostname. Click Next to continue.
  6. Choose the Device type to be TCP/IP Port Device.
  7. Enter the IP address of the DiskStation. Click Next to continue.
  8. Select Device Type: Custom > Settings > …. Click Next to continue.
  9. Select LPR for protocol; Enter usbprinter or network printer name for Queue Name, and check the LPR Byte Counting Enabled checkbox. Click OK to continue.
  10. Please get the printer driver from the CD or website of the manufacturer. Select the manufacturer and model of the printer, or click Have Disk to select the location of the driver. Then click OK.
  11. The system will start to set up the network printer. After the setup is complete, you may start using the printer.

To access printers using a Mac:

Mac users can access the DiskStation device's printing service by enabling DSM's Bonjour printer broadcast and adding the printer in System Preferences.

Please make sure your DiskStation is using a Postscript printer before proceeding.

Step 1. Enable DSM's Bonjour printer broadcast

  1. Log into DSM as admin or a user belonging to the administrators group.
  2. Go to Control Panel > File Services > Win/Mac/NFS.
  3. Tick Enable Bonjour Printer Broadcast.

Step 2. Access printer using Mac

  1. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Print & Scan, and then click +.
  2. Choose usbprinter[number] or network printer name from the drop-down menu. Your Mac will set up the printer automatically.

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