Synology DiskStation User's Guide
Based on DSM 3.1
125 Chapter 10: Host Websites, Email Server, and Print Server
Set Synology DiskStation as Print Server
Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > External Devices to set DiskStation as the print server over your local area
network, allowing client computers or mobile devices to access printers connected to DiskStation for printing,
faxing, or scanning.1
Note: One DiskStation can be connected by up to 2 USB printers.

Set up Print Server on DiskStation

Under the External Devices tab, you can set up print server on DiskStation.
To set up print server on DiskStation:
1 Connect the network printer to the USB port of DiskStation, and select the printer's thumbnail appearing on the
device list.
2 Click the Set Up Printer button, and choose either of the following operation modes:
Choose Network Printer If your printer only supports printing, or you want clients over the local area
network to access the printing function only. If you want to print to the printer from an iOS device, tick
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1 For recommended peripheral models, including hard drive, USB printer, DMA, and UPS, please visit www.synology.com.