Fixing default to Plain Paper, Draft, Black and White

The printer continually defaults to a higher quality, greater ink consumption setting.
How can I get the printer to default to and then remain on Draft quality setting, unless I select otherwise?
Thank you.

Hi @IleneK ,
I see that you are having issues with setting the defaults for the printer. I will certainly do my best to help you.
In the software program that you are trying to print from, click File, and then click Print.
Select the Paper Type/Quality menu.
Review the following options, and then make any necessary changes.
Paper type: If one of the options matches your paper type exactly, select that option.
Quality: If you are dissatisfied with the quality of your printouts, increase the print quality. To print more quickly, decrease the print quality.
In the Paper Type/Quality menu, click Color Options, if it is available.
If you want color printouts, make sure that ColorSmart/sRGB is selected.
If the option is not available, continue to the next step.
Click Print to try the print job again.
Set a Preset: To save these settings for future print jobs, follow these steps:
In the Presets menu, click Save As, name the new preset, and then click OK.
If you have multiple printers installed, open System Preferences on the Dock, and then click Print & Fax.
Set the Default Printer to Last Printer Used.
Have a great day!
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