A method is provided for aligning images on media produced by one or more
print engines in an integrated print system. The method includes printing
a first pattern of first symbols on a first region of a print medium with
a first print engine and printing a second pattern of second symbols on a
second region of the print medium with at least a second print engine in
a manner to superpose the second pattern on the first pattern. The method
further includes measuring a first deviation of the second pattern of
second symbols relative to the first pattern of first symbols, recording
the first deviation as a first offset distance relative to the first
print engine, reporting the first offset distance to a controller of the
second print engine, and, using the first offset distance for aligning at
least the second print engine relative to the first print engine.