diff --git a/octoprint_bambu_printer/printer/bambu_virtual_printer.py b/octoprint_bambu_printer/printer/bambu_virtual_printer.py
index 60643dd..7fe0185 100644
--- a/octoprint_bambu_printer/printer/bambu_virtual_printer.py
+++ b/octoprint_bambu_printer/printer/bambu_virtual_printer.py
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ class BambuVirtualPrinter:
             or print_job_state == "FAILED"
         ):
             self.change_state(self._state_idle)
-        elif print_job_state == "RUNNING":
+        elif print_job_state == "RUNNING" or print_job_state == "PREPARE":
             self.change_state(self._state_printing)
         elif print_job_state == "PAUSE":
             self.change_state(self._state_paused)
diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 29bf802..db2f482 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ plugin_package = "octoprint_bambu_printer"
 plugin_name = "OctoPrint-BambuPrinter"
 
 # The plugin's version. Can be overwritten within OctoPrint's internal data via __plugin_version__ in the plugin module
-plugin_version = "0.1.6"
+plugin_version = "0.1.7"
 
 # The plugin's description. Can be overwritten within OctoPrint's internal data via __plugin_description__ in the plugin
 # module