D-Link DI-824VUP+ as a Printer Server

Hello,
I have a problem getting the D-Link DI-824VUP+ to act as a printer
server. The printer in concern is a 'USB only' Canon S820D. There's a
USB port on the router, which to I've connected the printer. On the
front of the router there are diodes showing that the internet access is
OK, what number of computers are connected to the local network etc.
There's also a diode showing that *there is not* a connection
established via the USB port between the printer and the router. 'Not
ready' is also what 'Status' under the router's web interface tells
about USB peripherals.
I've installed the printer driver for S820D, and I've also installed
the print server software that was bundled with the router. I know that
the printer itself and its USB cable are healthy as I've had the printer
connected directly to the main computer beforehand. But then I don't
know for sure if the router and the printer are in fact compatible.
Does anyone have a comment/hint/solution?

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