in one embodiment of the invention , a structure for preventing ink shorting of conductors connected to a printhead is provided . the structure includes a layer of insulating material shaped to at least partially encapsulate the conductors on the printhead . the insulating material includes a first surface and a second surface , with each of the surfaces having an adhesive coated thereon . the adhesive includes a polymer of ethylene and glycidyl methacrylate . the adhesive may also further include an acrylic ester . alternatively , a first adhesive may be coated onto a first surface of the insulating material or coverlayer and a second adhesive may be coated onto a second surface of the insulating material or coverlayer . in another embodiment of the invention , a print cartridge for an inkjet printer , including the structure for preventing ink shorting of conductors connected to the printhead is provided .