Help with Epson printer help to set up automation?

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Hi all, I’m looking to build a simple “test” automation where sending something to the printer turns on a light in that room (if it’s not already on).

I’m very versed in if/then/else logic - it’s my 9 to 5 to write code. I have integrated the Epson and it shows 4 ink levels and the device status currenty “idle”.

however, when I look to set up an automation, I can only see the 4 ink levels as device options, not the “state”.

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Please bear in mind I’m BRAND NEW at home assistant and this is my first attempted automation… I’m sure I’m missing something…!! Please help?
thanks

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Use a “state” trigger type.
Against my opinion, HA insists to use “device” trigger type as default, but those do not present all possibilities (far from).

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ahh yes there it is. I just didn’t poke around far enough - so many options (which is great!). Now just have to figure out why the state isn’t changing from idle to printing when I … you know… print something… :slight_smile: thanks for the answer