1. A method for optimizing the print process of an ink jet printer comprising: measuring image content of a first print image; comparing the measured image content to a predetermined threshold; altering a print process parameter to adjust operation of a printer component in response to the measured image content exceeding the threshold; detecting a duplex print image; and the alteration of the print process parameter includes modifying rotational speed of an image receiving member for a release agent application in response to the measured image content exceeding the predetermined threshold.