All-in-one HP Deskjet 2540: How do I set the default to print in black and white only

The manual says this, but it applies to a PC and I have a Mac:

"If you want to print a black and white document using a black ink only, click on the Advanced button. Printing from the drop in grayscale, select black ink only, and then click OK. »

Someone knows how to set the printer to print only black & white for a Mac?

As an accompaniment, there are security settings that must be configured to reduce the risk of access remotely for the printing device?

Thank you

Hello
Follow the steps below to print using black ink only:

1. from the application used to print, click the file menu and select print.  The print window is displayed.
NOTE: The print window might be minimized: click Show details to display all available parameters.

2. to access the color options, click in the area of selection below, listed as the name of the program (e.g. TextEdit)
Will appear as Copies & Pages within Microsoft Office applications.

3. Select Type/quality paper in the menu dropdown.

4. click the triangle next to color Options of spending parameters.

5. set the color to grayscale field.

6. set the Mode to grayscale in black cartridge only.

You can save the settings for later use by clicking preset > save current settings as preset... Once you print using the saved preset will remain by default up to what we will choose another preset.

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