Change print settings

Where are the printer settings for "draft", "photo", etc as in windows?
Hi,
I have an HP Photosmart Air printer and am befuddled by the lack of ability to change settings on my new Macbook. Under system preferences there are no options for the above. When I try and print email from apple mail, everything is grayed out and overall doesn't come close to printing properly, hence the need to access the usual settings available on windows. The only options presented are "last used" or default, w/o actually stating what those are...arggh!
help!

Should be under Presets:
...(note that some of my saved Presets are ancient) ...and you should be able to modify any presets:
...at least that's how it's always worked with my printers...
Clinton

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