Beginning November 1, 2026, Manitoba will no longer observe seasonal time changes and will remain on daylight time year-round. This means clocks in the province will no longer "fall back" in the autumn or "spring forward" in the spring. The change was announced by the Manitoba government following public consultation on the future of seasonal time changes.
How does this affect copiers and printers?
Many modern multifunction printers (MFPs) and copiers are configured to automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time (DST). Devices that continue to follow the old time change rules may display an incorrect time after November 1, 2026 if their settings are not updated.
An incorrect time can affect:
What changes may be required?
Depending on the make, model, and current configuration of your device, one or more of the following changes may be necessary:
In many cases, disabling DST and verifying the current time is all that is required.
Device-specific instructions
Because configuration menus vary between manufacturers and device families, Bridgeport Office Solutions has prepared model-specific instructions for affected devices.
Available guides:
Additional guides will be added as they become available.
Need assistance?
If you require assistance updating your device's settings or are unsure whether your equipment is affected, please contact Bridgeport Office Solutions. Our technical team can help verify your configuration and ensure your device remains synchronized with Manitoba's new permanent time standard.