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Here are some tips on using text in your site:

Minimize Number of Words
Use the minimum number of words to get your message across. As a general rule, you can remove 25-50% of words, without losing anything of value.
Default Font Testing
Always test your Web pages using a browser's default settings; font typeface, size, text and link colors.
Multiple Font Typefaces
When you set your font typefaces, use three to four options. This way, if your first choice is not available, your second, third or fourth typeface choice can be used by the user's browser. For headings, it's common practice to use a different typeface from the one used for the body text.
Variable Font Sizes
Use variable font sizes in your site, so that users can increase the text size in their browser. This is especially useful to low vision users. Many Web designers make the mistake of using fixed font sizes, which disables this feature.
Printer-Friendly Web Pages
Offer a printer-friendly version of your Web pages. This will enable your users to print out a page for easy reading off-line or reference at a later date.

Willmaster's "Master PFP" is a useful CGI script that helps you turn your Web pages into printer-friendly pages. And best of all, it's free!