Font in Outlook Express Print

I have a system running XP Home. I have an HP LaserJet 5L printer. For some reason when I print out a message from Outlook Express, the font is large. If I happen to open a message within a message and print it, it prints normal. I can not figure out how to get my standard messaged to print a smaller font. I have adjusted the font setting under options/Read to "Smallest". Any suggestions.