In Emacs, you can do that with CTRL-X and W . It is also a good idea to place all templates in a separate directory. Before you send files generated by LaTeX to a printer or a fax modem, they need to be converted to the right format. Even if your printer is not made by HP, it can probably still understand or emulate LaserJet commands. All you have to do is switch it into HP LJ emulation mode, which should be described in the printer's manual.
Some printers can switch into that mode automatically.
In that case, ask the system administrator or the service person for help. Sometimes the printer receives the document, but waits after receiving each page for you to press the Print or On-line button. This depends on the printer, but a good rule of thumb is if the Data light is on or blinking and the Print or On-Line lights are off or blinking, then pressing one of them will solve the problem. Converting Files between Microsoft Word and LaTeX So far, converting Microsoft Word files to LaTeX is a bit difficult. There are several strategies, but none of them will make you perfectly happy.