Printers

RackStation can be a print server, allowing client computers or mobile devices to access printers connected to RackStation. In addition, AirPrint and Google Cloud Print support allows you to remotely print using iOS devices or Google products and services.

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 RackStation.

To set up a USB printer:

  1. Power on and connect the printer to a USB port on the RackStation.
  2. Go to the Printers tab.
  3. Select the printer you wish to set up. Please note, the RackStation 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 AirPrint or Google Cloud Print settings (optional).
  7. Click Save.

To set up a network printer:

  1. Power on and connect the network printer to the same local network as your RackStation.
  2. Go to the Printer tab.
  3. Click Add Network Printer and follow the instructions of the setup wizard.

Note: Please see the following notes and restrictions:

Managing Printers

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

To enable AirPrint:

  1. Go to the Printer tab.
  2. Select a printer from the device list.
  3. Click Printer Manager > Set Up Printer.
  4. Check the box Enable AirPrint.
  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.

To enable Google Cloud Print:

  1. Go to the Printer tab.
  2. Select a printer from the device list.
  3. Click Printer Manager > Set Up Printer.
  4. Check the box Enable Google Cloud Print.
  5. Enter the following details:
  6. Click Save.

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

To manage Google Cloud Print tasks, click the Google Cloud Print link.

Access Printer from Windows

The best way to access RackStation'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 RackStation's printing service.

Type 1. Shared Network Printer

  1. Open Network in File Explorer and double click on the RackStation.
  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. 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 RackStation. 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 manufacturur. 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.

Access Printer from Mac

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

Note: Please make sure your RackStation is using Postscript printer before proceeding.

To enable DSM's Bonjour printer broadcast:

  1. Log in to DSM as admin or a user belonging to the administrators group.
  2. Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > Win/Mac/NFS.
  3. Tick Enable Bonjour Printer Broadcast.
  4. Click OK.

To access printer with Mac OS X:

  1. 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.