a printer physically connected to a specific computer (either a PC or a Mac) on the network, and configured to receive print jobs from other computers as well
A printer (connected to a computer) that has been made available for other people to use on a network.
A printer that receives input from more than one computer. For example, a printer attached to another computer on the network can be shared so that it is available for you to use. Shared printer is also called a network printer. See also: printer