A method and apparatus for generating a custom media template for printing by an image production device is disclosed and may include receiving a request to generate a custom print preview template, initiating a scan of the custom print preview template document, receiving the scanned custom print preview template, and storing the scanned custom print preview template. A method and apparatus for printing on custom media is also disclosed and may include receiving a request to print a print job, determining whether custom media is required, determining if a request for a print preview has been received, prompting the user to select one of the custom media templates from one or more custom media templates; receiving a custom media template selection presenting the document image on the selected custom media template in a print preview image, determining whether the print job is to be processed, and printing the print job.