Help with Epson printer help to set up automation?

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”.

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

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).

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