AirPrint problems and Canon PIXMA MP495

Checking out the options on the iPhone.
I have a Canon PIXMA MP495 printer/scanner/copier Etc.
Works fine on the Wi-Fi (Both Mac's & PC)
And with Canon iEPP i can print photos scans on the iPhone over the Wi-Fi.
Now the problem selct the print option in a mail/word/pdf page and reply
"No AirPrint Printers Found"
Anyone else see this problem?
Anyone got a fix?
Currently i have a "help" call to Apple for next Wednesday 0800 GMT.
So if no one comes back with a solution i'll report back then.
Regards,
S&F
alan.

For anyone still searching for an answer to this question (specifically about the MP495 Model), I found the following response from a Canon employee to a similar question posed on the Canon US website:
While Canon would like to extend AirPrint support for other models, unfortunately AirPrint support will be limited to the currently announced models (PIXMA MG5320, PIXMA MG6220 and PIXMA MG8220), and most of the inkjet printers going forward. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you and would hope you support our decision.
However, you are able to print with your iPhone to the unit via the free Canon Easy-Photo Print app available through the Apple Store. The app will allow you to print pictures, but not documents.
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