From SynologyWiki
This guide will guide user on how to install a printer on Windows using a compatible USB Printer for the Synology Product.
Please refer to the following list of printers which are noted to be compatible with the Synology product.
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When connecting a compatible printer with the Synology product, it will appear in the management menu under [Admin Menu] -> [External Devices] -> [USB Printer].
Please note the Clean button to purge the Spool Space
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Primary Method: Using the Synology Assistant
For systems operating 2.0.1-3.0368 or above
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Step 1:
- Launch the Synology Assistant
- Select the Synology Server where the printer is installed
- Select Add Printer
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Step 2:
Proceed by pressing next
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Step 3:
Here, the Add Printer Wizard will display information which was detected
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Step 4:
Proceed by installing the printer driver associated with your printer
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Step 5:
Enter a name for the printer; this will be the name of the printer on the current Windows terminal.
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Step 6:
Here, the Printer Wizard is displaying the final settings of the new printer install
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Step 7:
The Printer Wizard is adding the new printer to your computer
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Step 8:
The Wizard will report installation complete when it has finished installing the software to your computer
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Step 9:
A view of the recently installed printer
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Alternative Methods
Method 1: As a Network Port
Path 1: Via Network Explorer
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Step 1:
Begin by browsing to the SynologyServer
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Step 2:
Acknowledge the security warning about installing a new printer.
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Step 3:
Select the driver for the printer
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Step 4:
...Searching...
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Step 5:
When Windows has finished installing the printer, it will display a new window.
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Path 2: From Control Panel
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Step 1:
Begin Windows Printer Setup from Control Panel.
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Step 2:
Select Network Printer
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Step 3:
Select Connect to this printer...
Set the Name path to \\synologyserver\usbprinter
Notes:
- synologyserver is a variable and is the name of Synology Product
- usbprinter is not a variable and must be present in order for Windows to detect the printer.
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Step 4:
Acknowledge the Windows Security warning, and follow the directions to install the printer drivers
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Method 2: As a Local Port
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Step 1:
Begin Windows Printer Setup from Control Panel.
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Step 2:
Select Local printer attached to this computer
Note: Make sure that Auto-detect is disabled
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Step 3:
Select Create new port
Make sure that Local Port is selected from the "drop-down" list
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Step 4:
Windows setup will prompt for a port name, enter the path name to the Printer.
Set the Name path to \\synologyserver\usbprinter
Notes:
- synologyserver is a variable and is the name of Synology Product
- usbprinter is not a variable and must be present in order for Windows to detect the printer.
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Step 5:
Windows may display a security warning, and then begin the driver setup of your printer.
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Method 3: As a LPR Port
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Step 1:
Begin Windows Printer Setup from Control Panel.
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Step 2:
Select Local printer attached to this computer
Note: Make sure that Auto-detect is disabled
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Step 3:
Select Create new port
Make sure that Standard TCP/IP Port is selected from the "drop-down" list
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Step 4:
Windows will start another wizard, which will aid in the creation of the new TCP/IP Port
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Step 5:
Enter the name of the Synology server which is hosting the USB Printer
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Step 6:
Switch the Device Type to Custom
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Step 7:
Select LPR protocol
Set the queue name to usbprinter
Enable LPR Byte Counting Enabled
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Step 8:
Finish the "TCP/IP Port" Wizard
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Step 9:
Windows will prompt for printer drivers, and you will have the opportunity to test the printer's abilities.
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