Back up from time machine and first new tm machine back up on new mac

hi
i just made a back up from time machine into a new iMac...
no i need to configure again TM for the new mac but even if i use the same TM disc the first new back up doesn't write onto the old one so I need to make a new back up from scratch... can't I keep on writing over the old one?
thanks
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Here is some of the best information you can find on Time Machine:
Pondini's Time Machine FAQ

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