According to aspects described herein, there is disclosed an apparatus and method for dynamically registering an image relative to a target substrate media in a printing system. The apparatus and method including a marking engine, transport, sensing system and a correction module. The marking engine for generating the image for transfer to the target substrate media. The transport for moving the target substrate media along the path in the process direction to receive the image in a transfer area from the marking engine. The sensing system for detecting a characteristic of at least one other substrate media moved previously by the transport. Also, the correction module for altering the image generated by the marking engine based on at least one signal from the sensing system. The characteristic of the at least one other substrate media being detected from at least two portions of the path, the two portions disposed on opposed sides of the transfer area in the process direction.