Here is yet another story from MacStories, this time it’s regarding iOS 4.2 and AirPrint. Specifically, the report claims that Apple has canceled support for printing documents from iOS devices to printers being shared with Macs and Windows PCs.
We have been told from a few Mac developers that a few days ago Apple removed all the references to printing via OS X 10.6.5 and PCs both from Readme files and other online documentation posted in the iOS developer center. It seems like all that’s now mentioned in the release notes are the aforementioned HP networked printers, as if the shared printing option never existed.
One developer quoted in the report claims that they had contacted Apple technical support regarding the removal, and was told that Apple had in fact canceled AirPrint for shared printers.
So, here is the reply from Apple Tech Support when contacted:
“Support for AirPrint on Windows and Mac has been cancelled. We will be in contact with you if another opportunity arises in the future.”
Some developers have been reporting that AirPrint works just fine in the iOS 4.2 Gold Master, while others have mentioned that “instabilities and incompatibilities” which may be the reason for the removal of the feature.
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