My ricoh sp c 210 sf printer says it needs a replacement OPC belt. This part costs about $300. The printer is also jamming frequently. If I replace the OPC belt, will it help with the jamming, or should I just buy a new printer?

Seems its fuser assembly fault.
Fuser assembly is a part to fix toner image permenentely with the help of hot rollers on media. The temparature varie depends on model, in case the temparature not reachess specified level you may get image fixation problem, the same what you are facing. Replace fuser assembly.

Inkjet printers need to be used frequently to prevent ink drying out and blocking the print head nozzles.
If the print head cleaning maintenance routine does not clear the blockages, then print head needs replacing, but it may be expensive.
It may be more cost effective to buy a later model and better printer than replace the print head.

sc 481 is the OPC belt error. check the opc belt unit. it is also called rum unit. i think the belt is worn out and needs replacing.

WE HAVE RICOH PRINTER SP 1100SF & REPLACED CARTRIDGE WITH NEW RECYCLED BLACK TONNER CARTRIDGE FROM POWER POINT, BUT UNABLE TO PRINT AS CHIP GIVEN IS NOT ACCEPTED BY PRINTER. TRIED 3 DIFFERENT CHIPS STILL PROBLEM PERSISTS. WHAT MAY BE THE RESEASON AND SOLUTION

Opc belt can be reset in meny 7

Generally it is recommended to have a tech do this. the reason being that if you accidently touch the fuser wire the oil from fingers can fritx it. There is a counter to reset but all the playing around to do this ( with a warranty if it goes wrong) is better to have it done by the tech.

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Hi There,

print out a page from windows paint program of cyan, magenta, and yellow. see which colors are incorrect. that will help you get closer to the problem area.

the drum also may not be screwed in all the way. remove it, and try putting it back in again.

My machine had the same problem. A service tech looked at my machine and pulled out the OPC Belt Drum Unit. The drum unit had a few issues: 1) jagged rips in it, something caused by running papers through that had staples or paperclips in them. So when the drum turns, it scrapes other parts and the machine sounds like its going to drop all its nuts and bolts--at least mine did!)! and 2) the spindles from the OPC unit has come loosened and fell off. The spindles and plastic cogs were found way at the bottom of the OPC Drum slot. This too was thought to have added to the rips in the drum.

I replaced the drum ($399 was the cheapest I could find) and the problem went away.

An expensive repair but for me it worked...

As far as the OPC belt - don't replace it until you start seeing ghosts and image defects! Reset it by:

Press 1 and 7 at the same time
Press 1 to reset the life counter.