HP printer 6012 uses too much black ink

I'm not getting that many copies from my genuine HP Black 61. Is there a way to print in draft or lighter copies? Why don't I get as many copies as advertised on the box? Please help. I['m just a poor preacher... just ask my congregation)
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Hi georgedurham,
Thank you for your reply. I see you are running a Windows computer and I have found a website to guide you on how to change your printing preferences. This is where you will be able to change the "quality" of your prints (look under advanced), in this case you can select "draft" which may benefit you.
This is the website link that will help you get to where you will need to check the preferences.
Printing Preferences
I will also post an example image on what the window may look like:
I hope this helps you.
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I seldom (less than .09%) print in color. My printer is set up for printing in black only in my software programs [email, Word, Excel]. I have printed only two pictures in 5 months. Yet, the freaking C8180 uses up color ink like I was printing with it.
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I understand you are looking into black ink options. I would love to try and help you, but I do need a little information first. I am linking an HP Support document below that will show you how to find which version of the Mac operating system you are using. With this information we can provide you with accurate information.
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