“Last minute stability and compatibility problems” with Apple’s AirPrint for iOS devices may have forced the company to delay Mac and Windows support indefinitely, reports “AppleInsider” (http://www.appleinsider.com).

Originally, Apple said that AirPrint automatically finds printers on local networks and can print text, photos and graphics to them wirelessly over Wi-Fi without the need to install drivers or download software. HP’s existing and upcoming ePrint enabled printers were supposed to be the first to support printing direct from iOS devices.

“AppleInsider” says release notes from the iOS 4.2 Golden Master, which was released on Nov. 1, state that “iOS 4.2 devices can print wirelessly only to printers that support AirPrint and are running the latest available firmware.” Prior references to printing to Mac or Windows have been removed.