How to use the Synology USB Printer Server

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The Synology Server has a built-in USB Printer Server. When used in conjunction with a compatible USB printer, the printer can be seen from across the local network, with the Synology System as a host. This allows for small offices to share printers across many computers, without the need for purchasing the multiple amounts of printers for each computer, allowing for greater efficiently with IT resources.

Please refer to the links below for further information on how to use the Synology system as a printer server.


Known Limits

  • Only one USB Printer can be shared on the Synology System
  • For Multifunction printers, only the printing function is supported
  • For Macintosh use, a PostScript complaint printer must be used.