Hey everyone! I wanted to share my experience with translating printer states in Home Assistant. I recently integrated my printer using the IPP integration, and while it worked perfectly, I noticed that the states were only showing as ‘idle’ or ‘printing’. I decided to tackle this by translating these states into my own language without creating additional sensors.
Here’s how I did it: I utilized the ‘state translation’ feature in Home Assistant. By editing the configuration.yaml file, I added a section under groups that maps the default states to my preferred translations. This way, my printer states now display in my native language, making the interface more intuitive for me.
I’d love to hear how others have customized their printer integrations or if there are other creative ways to enhance the user experience with IPP devices. Feel free to share your tips or ask questions below!