A method and a device combine auxiliary and main stacks in a delivery or
feeder of a machine for processing printing materials. The device
includes a rake that can be moved in and out between the main and
auxiliary stacks by a motor drive. A control computer controls the motor
drive of the rake. Different speed profiles are stored in the control
computer for the drive of the rake as a function of the printing
materials in the stacks. A sheet-fed offset printing press having the
device is also provided.