🚀 go-pugleaf

So, here's MY problem. I'm looking at buying a large format inkjet,
and I NEED postscript output that's accurate and dependable.

Epson's RIP software for the 1280 is just so-so (i'm told) and the
option for Canon (checking out the s9000 printer) is iProof (birmy)
and that scares the crap out of me because i've USED birmy's rip
before, and it was terrible. So can I use PressReady with either of
these, even though they aren't listed as supported on the website?
It's odd that they list Epson 1270, and they've only stopped support
in April, and the 1280 has been out since last fall.

My question is this - I need to purchase a large format color printer
/ postscript RIP combination package of some sort, well under $800,
all inclusive.... what are my best options?? Should I even CONSIDER
Pressready as an option for RIP? If so, is finding an old Epson 1270
my only option to use it?

thanks
-ideapower