Don't you know it, no matter how fully-featured your current software is, there is always something in the alternative package that you miss! Word has no feature built in to allow you to automatically print several pages condensed on to a single sheet. Word is designed to be extensible through the use of macros and OLE add-ons. If you have a Word 6 macro, try it with Word 7 or later. It should work. It may even work on the Macintosh version of Word 6, though I believe printing is handled differently on the Macintosh. Not all macro instructions are cross-platform.
The best way to find macros and add-ons for word is by searching the Internet. Here is a site where you can obtain a free macro called DoublePage that allows you to print two pages on one sheet of paper (http://www.cam.org/~donato/index.html). There is also a set of shareware macros called Wopr95 (http://www.wopr.com/wwinfo/wopr.htm) that includes a macro called 2X4 which allows you to print up to 25 pages on one sheet, and also lets you print on both sides of the paper. Imagine, a hundred-page document printed on just two sheets of paper (don't forget to make an appointment with your optometrist for reading glasses!)
With regard to your printing problems -- most cheaper laser printers emulate either PostScript or an HP LaserJet. They don't always do it very well. Inkjet printers, too, can emulate different printers. If you are having trouble, try changing your printer's emulation mode and use the drivers for the printer being emulated.

For consistency of printed output, use TrueType fonts

Printers can substitute printer fonts rather than use Windows system fonts. This speeds up printing, as fonts do not have to be downloaded to the printer, but it may produce results different from what you see on the screen. Right-click on your printer icon and choose Properties. Each printer's dialogue box will look different. If there is a Fonts tab, click it, and look for an option such as Always use TrueType fonts.
- Roy Chambers