A dual-function tooling tray having a movable central section 56 comprises a perimeter frame 42 having four sides 44, 46, 48, and 50, a first frame member 52 spaced apart from the first side 44 of the perimeter frame 42, and a second frame member 54 spaced apart from the second side 46 of the perimeter frame 42. The first side 44 and the second side 46 of the perimeter frame 42 are parallel to each other. The tooling tray further comprises a third frame member 56 extending between the first frame member 52 and the second frame member 54 and fixed to the first frame member 52 and the second frame member 54. The third frame member 56 is configured to support at least one squeegee blade 36a, 36b. The third frame member 56 is configured to be moved from a first position relative to the first frame member 52 and the second frame member 54 and to be installed in a second position on the first frame member 52 and the second frame member 54, the second position being separated from the first position. Furthermore, a method for changing items in the stencil printer using the tooling tray described above is also provided.