Low force ink jet printhead capping system

1. Field of the Invention A printhead capping system for capping a printhead includes a printhead cap having a plurality of adjoining walls. The plurality of adjoining walls has a proximal end and a distal end. The plurality of adjoining walls defines an interior region. A lip portion is provided having a perimetrical sealing surface. The lip portion extends from the distal end of the plurality of adjoining walls in a cantilever manner in, a direction non-orthogonal to an extent of the plurality of adjoining walls. In cross-section the lip portion tapers in a direction from the distal end toward the perimetrical sealing surface.