A method for controlling a blister packaging machine has a work station which at least operates in cycles and which performs at least one first adjusting motion for a time period T.sub.V1 during one work cycle, followed by a treatment state for a time period T.sub.B, in which a product and/or material is treated. A second adjusting motion is then performed for a time period T.sub.V2 followed by a resting state for a time period T.sub.R. The time periods T.sub.V1, T.sub.B, T.sub.V2 and T.sub.R and a cycle rate R (=cycles/min) of the packaging machine are preset and at least the cycle rate R can be changed to a different cycle rate R.sub.V using an input device. A cycle time difference .DELTA.T which results from the changed cycle rate R.sub.V is substantially used to change the duration T.sub.R of the resting state. The time periods T.sub.V1, T.sub.B and T.sub.V2 preferably remain unchanged when entering a different cycle rate R.sub.V.
